Comparing brain surgery types for back-of-skull lesions
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical methods for treating lesions at the back of the brain (posterior fossa). It aims to see which approach leads to better recovery and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 70 years old.
- You have a diagnosed lesion in the back part of your brain (posterior fossa).
- You have a blood clot (hematoma) in the cerebellum, either from injury or on its own.
- You have not had surgery on the back of your brain before.
- Your hematoma is not in the brainstem and has not spread to the protective layers or bone covering the brain.
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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