Brain stimulation and therapy for low-grade glioma surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation with behavioral therapy before surgery can help surgeons remove more of a slow-growing brain tumor (low-grade glioma) while protecting movement and speech. It may help patients whose tumor is near the part of the brain that controls movement on one side.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are generally healthy and able to care for yourself (Karnofsky score of 75% or higher).
- You have a suspected low-grade brain tumor that does not light up on MRI and is near the movement center on the side of your brain that controls your non-dominant hand (usually the right side for right-handed people).
- You have near-normal strength in your arms and legs (at least 3 out of 5 on a muscle test).
- You can name at least 4 out of 5 common objects without trouble.
- You are not pregnant and do not have any metal implants, pacemakers, or other devices that would prevent MRI or brain stimulation.
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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