Initial observations on dose optimization in 125I seed implantation for recurrent glioblastoma: safety and efficacy across low- and high-dose ranges - Scorecard - MDSpire

Initial observations on dose optimization in 125I seed implantation for recurrent glioblastoma: safety and efficacy across low- and high-dose ranges

  • By

  • Chengli Li

  • Ming Liu

  • Yujun Xu

  • Jing Fang

  • Wenjing Sun

  • Xingchang Yan

  • Yongquan Cao

  • Xiangmeng He

  • July 13, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Dose Adjustment in 125I Seed Implantation for Recurrent Glioblastoma: Insights from Low- and High-Dose Applications

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionRecurrent Glioblastoma
Key MechanismsIodine-125 (125I) seed implantation as a locoregional treatment modality.
Target PopulationPatients with recurrent glioblastoma who have received prior treatment.
Care SettingRetrospective analysis of clinical outcomes in a specialized medical facility.

Key Highlights

  • The 6-month objective response rate (ORR) was 61.9% for low-dose and 73.2% for high-dose groups.
  • The 1-year survival rate was 42.9% for low-dose and 68.3% for high-dose groups.
  • Median overall survival was longer in the high-dose group (13.7 months vs. 11.2 months).
  • Higher doses increased the risk of postoperative brain edema, manageable with corticosteroids and mannitol.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Confirm tumor recurrence using MRI and histological assessment.

Management

  • Consider 125I seed implantation as a salvage treatment option for recurrent glioblastoma.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor for complications such as symptomatic brain edema post-implantation.

Risks

  • Increased risk of brain edema with higher dose applications.

Patient & Prescribing Data

62 patients with recurrent glioblastoma treated with 125I seed implantation.

Patients stratified into low-dose (120–140 Gy) and high-dose (140–160 Gy) groups.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize 3D-printed templates for accurate seed implantation.
  • Administer corticosteroids and mannitol for managing postoperative brain edema.

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