Laser-guided removal of brain tumors using special light
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a method to help surgeons find and remove brain tumors that show up on MRI with contrast dye (often high-grade gliomas and brain metastases). If you newly have one of these tumors, the trial may help improve how completely tumors can be removed while protecting important brain areas.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 79 years old.
- You have a new diagnosis of either a brain glioma or brain metastases.
- Your pre-op MRI with contrast dye showed the tumor (it “lights up” on MRI).
- Your general ability to do daily activities is in the mid-to-good range (Karnofsky 60–100).
- Your tumor has not grown into the corpus callosum or the brainstem.
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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