New imaging tool for brain tumor surgery
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a special imaging tool that helps surgeons see brain tumors more clearly during surgery. It uses a drug called 5-ALA, which makes tumor cells glow, and a camera that captures detailed images to help remove as much tumor as possible while protecting healthy brain tissue.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a suspected high-grade glioma based on MRI scans.
- Your tumor shows contrast enhancement on MRI or is suspected to be low-grade-like.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove the tumor.
- You will receive 5-ALA during surgery for fluorescence guidance.
- You have a Karnofsky Performance Score of 60 or higher.
- You have not had any prior treatment for this brain tumor.
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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