Monitoring brain chemistry during brain surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a tiny probe can safely measure brain chemistry during and after brain surgery. It may help doctors better understand and treat brain conditions like tumors or epilepsy.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a brain tumor (glioma or metastatic) or epilepsy that requires surgery.
- You must be scheduled for brain surgery (biopsy or removal) at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
- If you have a glioma, you must be willing to stay in the hospital for 3–5 days after surgery for extra monitoring.
- You must agree to participate in the biobank study and sign consent forms.
- You cannot be pregnant, a prisoner, or mentally handicapped (as defined by the study).
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