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Intensified Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy Using MR-Linac with Temozolomide for the Treatment of Glioblastoma

Trial Status: active

This phase I trial test the safety, side effects, best dose and how well intensified hypofractionated radiation therapy using magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MR-Linac), when given with temozolomide, works for the treatment of glioblastoma. Hypofractionated radiation therapy delivers higher doses of radiation therapy over a shorter period of time and may kill more tumor cells and have fewer side effects. The radiation in this trial is given using a special machine called an MR-Linac. This machine combines two technologies: an MRI scanner (which takes detailed pictures of the inside of the body) and a radiation machine (which delivers the radiation treatment). The MR-Linac lets doctors see the tumor in real time during treatment, so they can aim the radiation more precisely. Temozolomide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by damaging the cell's deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill tumor cells and slow down or stop tumor growth. Giving hypofractionated radiation therapy using MR-Linac with temozolomide may be safe, tolerable and/or effective in treating patients with glioblastoma.