Study brain tumor metabolism during planned brain surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how brain tumors use energy (“metabolism”) during planned surgical removal. It may help researchers learn what makes tumors grow and how to improve future brain tumor treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have a planned surgery to remove a brain tumor, based on MRI or prior tumor biopsy/imaging
- You can have the required brain MRI before surgery (no MRI safety issues like certain implants)
- Your general functioning score is high (Karnofsky above 70%)
- You can participate in consent (you, or a parent/guardian if under 18)
- If you can become pregnant: you must agree to a pregnancy test and use birth control as required; pregnancy or breastfeeding is not allowed
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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