NCT07076472 · Mayo Clinic
Sonodynamic Therapy With SONALA-001 or 5-ALA HCL and Magnetic Resonance Guided Focused Ultrasound for the Treatment of Progressive or Recurrent Glioblastoma
What this study is about
This early phase I trial tests the safety, best dose, and effectiveness of SONALA-001 or 5-ALA HCL in combination with magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), also called sonodynamic therapy, in treating patients with glioblastoma that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive) or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent).
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This early phase I trial tests the safety, best dose, and effectiveness of SONALA-001 or 5-ALA HCL in combination with magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS), also called sonodynamic therapy, in treating patients with glioblastoma that is growing, spreading, or getting worse (progressive) or that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Sonodynamic therapy is a non-invasive combination therapy that uses low-intensity ultrasound, such as MRgFUS, to activate a drug, such as SONALA-001 or 5-ALA HCL, to kill tumor cells. SONALA-001 or 5-ALA HCL binds to the tumor and may help the sonodynamic therapy target the tumor. MRgFUS is an image-guided, non-invasive technique that uses high energy ultrasound from the Exablate 4000 Type 2.0 device to kill tumors without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. Giving sonodynamic therapy using SONALA-001 or 5-ALA HCL with MRgFUS may be safe, tolerable, and/or effective in treating patients with progressive or recurrent glioblastoma.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Diagnosis of recurrent or progressive glioblastoma (as defined in 2021 World Health Organization \[WHO\] Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System; Louis, Perry, et al. 2021) for which resection is not indicated as assessed by the study physician
- Radiographic evidence of disease which may be measurable or non-measurable
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0, 1 or 2
- Previous treatment with radiotherapy (RT)
- Have a life expectancy of ≥ 12 weeks
- Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/mm\^3 (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm\^3 (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) ≤ 3 x ULN (≤ 5 x ULN for patients with liver involvement) (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Albumin ≥ 3 g/dL (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Potassium ≥ lower limit of normal (LLN) (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Serum total calcium ≥ LLN (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN OR calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula (obtained ≤ 15 days prior to registration)
- Negative pregnancy test done ≤ 8 days prior to registration, for persons of childbearing potential only
- Provide written informed consent
- Willing to participate in the neuro-oncology biorepository \[Institutional Review Board (IRB) 12-003458, principal investigator (PI): Jann Sarkaria, MD, PhD\] for collecting and archiving biospecimens samples on neuro-oncology patients
- Willing to return to enrolling institution for follow-up (during the active monitoring phase of the study)
Exclusion criteria
- Any of the following because this study involves an investigational agent, the genotoxic, mutagenic, and teratogenic effects of which on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown:
- Pregnant persons
- Nursing persons
- Persons of childbearing potential (and persons able to father a child) who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception
- Recurrence ≤ 4 weeks after the completion of RT, defined from the imaging assessment immediately after completion of RT
- Three or more prior systemic treatments for recurrent or progressing disease
- Diagnosis of porphyria, or hypersensitivity to porphyrins
- Failure to recover to grade 1 or baseline from any adverse events (AEs) (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events \[CTCAE\] version \[v\] 5.0) related to prior anticancer therapy
- EXCEPTIONS: Alopecia, lymphopenia, peripheral neuropathy, and ototoxicity ≤ grade 3)
- Known history of the following conditions:
- Allergy to gadolinium contrast agents
- Patients known to be HIV positive and currently receiving antiretroviral therapy
- NOTE: Patients known to be HIV positive, but without clinical evidence of an immunocompromised state, are eligible for this trial
- Inability to undergo MRI scans
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to:
- Ongoing or active infection
- Patients with platelet count \< 100
- Symptomatic congestive heart failure
- Unstable angina pectoris
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
- History of myocardial infarction ≤ 6 months, or congestive heart failure requiring use of ongoing maintenance therapy for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias
- Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens
Where
- Rochester, Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Feb 23, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations