Brain stimulation study for hand strength in brain tumor patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study uses brain stimulation during surgery to see how it affects hand strength and hand function. It may help doctors understand which brain areas are important for hand movement in people with certain brain tumors.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You can read and understand the consent form and agree to sign it
- Your MRI shows a tumor that involves the primary motor area in the non-dominant brain side (and not widespread involvement)
- You have enough strength and function to lift/move your hand at least moderately (about 3 out of 5 or better)
- Your speech is near normal (you can correctly name at least 4 out of 5 pictures/cards)
- You can safely have an MRI and the team can safely do cortical (brain surface) 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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