๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-04-16

Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption Using Exablate Focused Ultrasound With Doxorubicin for Treatment of Pediatric Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) (NCT05630209)

A Safety and Feasibility Study to Evaluate Blood Brain Barrier Disruption Using Exablate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound in Combination With Doxorubicin in Treating Pediatric Patients With Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: InSightec

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

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of targeted blood brain barrier disruption with Exablate Model 4000 Type2.0/2.1 in combination with Doxorubicin therapy for the treatment of DIPG in pediatric patients

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Children's National Medical Center โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Age range: 5 Years to 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Children's National Medical Center โ€” Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital โ€” Miami, Florida
  • Cook Children's Health Care System โ€” Fort Worth, Texas

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. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  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.
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