New PET scan for better brain tumor care
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies a special PET scan called 18F-DOPA PET/CT to see if it can help doctors better manage brain tumors. It may be used before surgery, for radiation planning, or when MRI results are unclear.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with a brain tumor
- Your doctor recommends an amino acid PET scan for reasons like planning surgery, radiation, or checking if a tumor is growing or responding to treatment
- You are able to give consent for the study, or have someone who can do it for you
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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