MRI results to help guide brain tumor biopsy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study checks whether advanced brain MRI images can help doctors choose the best spot to biopsy suspected or proven primary brain tumors. It may help make biopsies safer and more accurate before tissue diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 18 years and able to agree to the study
- Your doctor must think you need surgery to remove or biopsy a brain tumor (primary brain tumor suspected or already proven)
- You must be able to have an MRI before the procedure (about within 14 days, ideally within 3 days)
- Your body must be safe for MRI (no unsafe implants/metal in or near your body, and pregnancy isn’t allowed)
- Your kidneys must be healthy enough for contrast dye, unless your study doctor decides it’s still safe
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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