About this trial
This clinical trial studies whether continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can be used to help patients with glioblastoma manage their blood sugar (glucose) levels and improve survival. Glioblastoma is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults, with an average survival time of approximately 15-18 months despite therapy. Studies have shown that having a higher-than-normal amount of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia) during radiation therapy is associated with poorer survival outcomes in glioblastoma patients. Hyperglycemia in glioblastoma patients is often driven by steroids that are commonly used during treatment. CGM uses a device that places a sensor under the skin that monitors glucose levels at regular intervals, providing real-time, or near real-time, glucose information. This can help to identify when a patient has changes in their glucose levels so they may receive necessary interventions or medications sooner. CGM may be an effective way for glioblastoma patients to manage their glucose levels, which may improve survival.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Presumed newly diagnosed GBM based on imaging findings consistent with GBM on brain MRI (e.g., heterogeneously enhancing mass with central necrosis and surrounding edema), as determined by the treating neuro-oncology team
Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent
Karnofsky performance status (KPS) ≥ 70 at baseline
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 × 10^9/L
Disqualifiers
Recurrent glioblastoma or prior therapy for glioblastoma beyond surgical resection or biopsy
History of eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia) or substance use disorder within the past 12 months
Any other uncontrolled or inadequately managed medical illness (e.g., unstable cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, or psychiatric condition) that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with study participation or interpretation of results
Concurrent diagnosis of another active malignancy requiring treatment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Best Practice
- Biospecimen Collection
- Dietary Intervention
- Glucose Measurement
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Monitoring
- Questionnaire Administration
- Supportive Care
Treatment groups
Locations
3Sponsors and collaborators
Mayo Clinic
Lead sponsor