Glioblastoma
Conditions
Brief summary
Glioblastomas (GBM) demonstrate in vivo genetic and histologic heterogeneity that can be non-invasively identified using imaging phenotypes that identify regionally distinct areas of tumor with genetic alterations that drive tumor resistance pathways. The researchers propose a unique approach to assess initial GBM heterogeneity by performing histological and genomic analysis of biopsies targeted by advanced MRI before treatment.
Interventions
Stereotactic biopsies will be performed prior to resection.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Suspected newly diagnosed or recurrent supratentorial glioblastoma eligible for surgical biopsy and/or resection * Patients must be 18 years of age or older * Study-specific informed consent approved for this purpose by the IRB of the University of Michigan
Exclusion criteria
* Patients unable to undergo MRI
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Identify candidate genes with differential expression in therapy-resistant imaging subvolumes | At time of surgery |
Countries
United States