Curcumin Bioavailability in Glioblastoma Patients

June 1, 2013 updated by: Stephan Dützmann, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital

Measurement of Intratumoral Concentration of the Nontoxic Natural Compound Curcumin in Glioblastoma Patients

Measuring the bioavailability of orally administered curcumin in the tumors of glioblastoma patients.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

15

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Hessen
      • Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, 60528
        • Department of Neurosurgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients harboring Glioblastoma

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients harboring Glioblastoma
  • Patient will undergo surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BMI > 30
  • Liver and Kidney Function so compromised that medication is prescribed

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Concentration of Curcumin in Glioblastoma
Time Frame: At Tumor resection
At the time of surgery
At Tumor resection

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stephan Duetzmann, Goethe University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 20, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 22, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

October 23, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 4, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 1, 2013

Last Verified

June 1, 2013

More Information

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Clinical Trials on Patient Harboring Glioblastoma That Will Undergo Surgery

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