What the trial was testing
The IMMU-132-01 enrolled 515 patients with glioblastoma. The study was sponsored by Gilead Sciences and tracked outcomes across the full group of patients who matched the trial's eligibility profile.
It was initial testing (phase 2). Trials at this stage are designed to produce evidence regulators and physicians can act on — not just observations to follow up later.
What the results showed
One in three patients with heavily pretreated triple-negative breast cancer saw their tumors shrink.
The New England journal of medicine · 2019 · NCT01631552
These findings — that tumors shrank in patients who had already tried multiple other treatments — were published in the The New England journal of medicine and represent the headline result of the study.
Researchers tracked outcomes across 515 patients enrolled in the trial. The result was consistent enough across the group that the team felt confident reporting it.
What this means for patients
For patients with glioblastoma, this result changes the calculus on what to ask their care team about. Whether it changes day-to-day care depends on factors like disease subtype, prior treatments, and where the patient is in their care journey.
What you can do now
If you have triple-negative breast cancer that hasn't responded to other treatments, this targeted therapy may be an option. It's now FDA-approved and available. The main side effects are low blood counts, so you'll need close monitoring. Talk to your oncologist about whether this treatment is right for you.
Eligibility for the treatments mentioned above depends on specific test results and clinical history. Bring this summary, the trial name, and your most recent labs or pathology report to your next visit.
Open glioblastoma trials
OT SMILE: Occupational Therapy Group Intervention for Primary Brain Tumour Patients
People diagnosed with primary brain tumours often experience significant symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive changes, anxiety, and reduced ability to carry out everyday activities. These symptoms may be related to the tumour itself or to ongoing systemic anti-cancer treatment. In Ireland, access to structured rehabilitation and symptom management programmes for this population is limited. The OT SMILE study is evaluating whether a structured occupational therapy-led group programme can improve quality of life and daily functioning in adults with primary brain tumours receiving active treatment. Participants attending Beaumont Hospital who meet eligibility criteria and provide informed consent will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to one of two groups: A six-week occupational therapy group programme (OT SMILE), or Usual care, consisting of written lifestyle management information. The OT SMILE programme consists of six weekly 90-minute group sessions delivered by occupational therapists. Sessions focus on fatigue management, activity modification, cognitive strategies, relaxation techniques, goal setting, exercise, nutrition, and peer support. Participants in both groups will complete questionnaires before the programme begins and again after six weeks. These questionnaires measure quality of life, fatigue, and daily functioning. The main goal of the study is to determine whether the occupational therapy group programme improves health-related quality of life compared to usual care. The results may help inform supportive care services for people living with primary brain tumours.
Enhanced Adjuvant Therapy for Newly Diagnosed GBM With Partial Surgical Resection or Short-term Progression
This study is a prospective Bayesian adaptive randomized phase II clinical trial of enhanced adjuvant therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with partial surgical resection or short-term progression. The Stupp regimen is the standard treatment regimen (control group), while the experimental group receives enhanced treatment by combining different drugs or increasing the radiation dose based on the Stupp standard treatment regimen. Participants will undergo screening and evaluation according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the protocol, within 28 days prior to randomization. Patients who agree to participate in this study will sign an informed consent form (ICF) prior to the screening process. After completing all screening activities, those who meet the criteria can start receiving study treatment. Based on sample size estimation, a total of 210 patients are planned to be enrolled. Among the first 28 patients, an average of 7 patients will be allocated to each group for initial randomization to ensure the balance of each group in the early stages of the trial. Starting from the 29th patient, the 12-month PFS rate will be re estimated for every 15 patients enrolled, and the subsequent randomization probability will be calculated based on the observed data. On the first day of self adjuvant therapy, the PD-1/VEGF bispecific group received intravenous administration of PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody 20mg/kg treatment, with 21 days per cycle, is expected to be administered for a total of 8 cycles. The PD-1/CTLA-4 dual antibody group received intravenous infusion of 6mg/kg PD-1/CTLA-4 dual antibody once on the first day of self adjuvant therapy, with 14 days per cycle. It is expected to be administered for a total of 12 cycles. The dose adjusted Stupp regimen group (mStupp) administered PGTV locally to residual or short-term recurrent lesions after surgery 66Gy/30Gy high-dose irradiation, PTV1 60Gy/30F in high-risk areas around the tumor bed, and 54Gy/30F radiotherapy in low-risk areas. Each group will have weekly blood routine, liver and kidney function, myocardial enzyme spectrum, thyroid function, electrocardiogram, and head MR every 4 weeks to evaluate the efficacy and toxic side effects. Follow up observation will be conducted. The study will start on January 1, 2025 and end on December 31, 2027, to explore the efficacy of enhanced adjuvant therapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma with partial surgical resection or short-term progression.