Brain scan without helium for children with brain tumors
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This study uses a special type of brain scan (magnetoencephalography, or MEG) that doesn't need helium gas to see brain activity in children with brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors plan surgery or treatment better.
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Who can take part
- Age between 3 and 18 years old
- Diagnosed with a brain tumor
- Able to stay still and cooperate for a magnetoencephalography (MEG) scan (about 30 minutes)
- No serious health issues (like heart problems or severe epilepsy) that could interfere with the scan
- Not taking medications that affect the brain or nervous system (like sedatives or antiseizure drugs)
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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