STARLITE for hard-to-surgery high-grade brain tumors
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new treatment called STARLITE for people with fast-growing brain tumors (high-grade gliomas) that cannot be safely removed with surgery. The treatment uses a laser to destroy the tumor from the inside. It may be a good option if you haven't had any prior treatment for this tumor.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You have a fast-growing brain tumor (high-grade glioma) that can't be removed with surgery, or surgery would be too risky
- You haven't had any surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for this tumor before (a small biopsy to diagnose it is okay)
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery, with good kidney, liver, and blood function
- You can have an MRI with contrast dye, and 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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