Testing brain responses during awake brain surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial measures how the brain reacts to small electrical stimulation during an awake surgery for a specific type of brain tumor. It may help surgeons better plan and improve care for people having their first surgery for this tumor type.
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Who can take part
- You have a low-grade brain tumor (infiltrative glioma, OMS Type II) and need your first surgery while awake.
- You can understand the study and what it asks of you.
- You will sign informed consent before joining.
- You have health insurance through the national insurance system.
- You should not have major mental health conditions or past psychosis.
- You should not have serious prior head injury or other major neurologic problems that could interfere with testing.
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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