Dexamethasone dosing after brain tumor surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests how to best use dexamethasone (a steroid) after brain tumor surgery to help recovery and reduce swelling. It looks at different dosing schedules for patients with common brain tumors.
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Who can take part
- You have a brain tumor of one of these types: high-grade glioma, low-grade glioma, meningioma, or brain metastasis
- You are 18 years old or older
- You do not have a known problem with your adrenal or pituitary glands
- You are not pregnant
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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