Supramaximal vs maximal surgery for brain tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial compares removing as much tumor as safely possible (supramaximal resection) with standard maximal resection in people with high-grade glioma (an aggressive brain tumor). The goal is to see if more extensive removal improves survival and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You have a high-grade glioma (WHO grade III or IV) seen on an MRI scan
- There is no tumor in the cerebellum, brainstem, or midline of the brain
- You have only one area of contrast-enhancing tumor (not multiple spots)
- You are able to have an MRI scan (no pacemaker or other MRI-incompatible devices)
- Your glioma is not a secondary one that came from a lower-grade tumor
- You have no other cancer in the past 5 years (except treated skin or in-situ cancer)
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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