Optimizing brain monitoring during surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a way to improve how signals from the brain are monitored during surgery to protect important areas. It might help ensure the surgery is safer and more precise.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have a brain lesion (such as a tumor) that needs surgery.
- Your surgery will use a technique called MEP monitoring to protect nearby healthy brain tissue.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a reduced level of consciousness.
- You do not have weakness in your arm or leg on the same side as your brain lesion.
- You will not receive inhalational anesthesia (gas anesthesia) during surgery.
- You are able to have the monitoring electrodes placed on your body.
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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