๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-05

Clindamycin and Triamcinolone in People With Glioblastoma to Prevent Skin-Related Side Effects of Tumor Treating Fields (NCT04469075)

The PROTECT Study: A Phase II, Open-Label Trial of PROphylactic Skin Toxicity ThErapy With Clindamycin and Triamcinolone in Glioblastoma Patients Treated With Tumor Treating Fields

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The participants are being treated with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) for malignant glioma, and this type of treatment may cause skin-related side effects. This study will test whether using clindamycin and triamcinolone topical lotions can prevent skin-related side effects of TTFields.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Northwestern University โ€” Evanston, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (8 Sites)

  • Northwestern University โ€” Evanston, Illinois
  • Tufts Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Washington University School of Medicine โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • Hackensack Meridian Health โ€” Hackensack, New Jersey
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Suffolk - Hauppauge (All Protocol Activities) โ€” Hauppauge, New York
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Columbia University โ€” New York, New York
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center โ€” Cincinnati, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (855) 692-6482

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—