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Phase III Study of Rindopepimut/GM-CSF in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma (ACT IV)


 

Objectives: The study tests the addition of rindopepimut, an experimental cancer vaccine that targets the EGFRvIII protein, to the current standard of care. All patients receive temozolomide and are randomized to rindopepimut or a control called keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH). Overall survival is the primary outcome measure.

Key entry or exclusion criteria: Adult patients must have EGFRvIII-positive tumor status documented by a sponsor designated laboratory.

Locations: 149 sites

Goal: 440 patients

Study sponsor: Celldex Therapeutics

Link for more information: clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01480479

NIH clinical trials identifier: NCT01480479

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