Measuring brain and tumor stiffness during surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique to measure how stiff your brain and tumor are during surgery. This may help doctors better understand tumors and guide future treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be planning surgery to remove a brain tumor (either new or returning).
- Your tumor should be in the outer part of the brain (cortex) or just under the surface, so the ultrasound probe can be safely used.
- You should be generally well enough to carry out your daily activities with minimal help (a Karnofsky score of 60% or higher).
- You must not have a history of brain infections, implanted devices, or other brain conditions that might change tissue stiffness.
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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