Awake brain surgery versus sleep surgery for glioblastoma
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of doing brain surgery for glioblastoma: doing parts of the operation while you are awake, versus doing it fully under general anesthesia (sleep). It aims to see which approach is safer and better for protecting brain functions like speech and movement while removing the tumor.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 90 years old
- Your MRI shows glioblastoma features, including a ring-like enhancing tumor pattern
- Your tumor is in or near brain areas that control movement or speech
- A neurosurgeon believes your tumor can be surgically removed
- You can do daily activities fairly well (Karnofsky score 80 or higher)
- You can sign consent and complete the study in an allowed way (no major language barriers)
Quick eligibility check
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