MRI study of brain metastasis relapse after focused radiation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at MRI scan patterns to estimate the risk of brain metastases coming back after stereotactic radiosurgery (such as Gamma Knife or CyberKnife). It mainly helps by finding imaging clues that can guide follow-up after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You had stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, CyberKnife, or similar) for brain metastases
- You have 1 to 10 new brain metastasis spots that can be treated with SRS
- You can do daily activities fairly well (Karnofsky score 70 or higher)
- You had a brain MRI within 1 month before joining the study
- Your MRI shows measurable enhancing lesions (spots with clear, trackable measurements)
- The largest tumor spot is bigger than 1.5 cm
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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