Mapping brain functions during awake brain tumor surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works during awake surgery for brain tumors. By asking you simple tasks while you are awake, doctors can map important brain areas to avoid damage and improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a brain tumor that requires surgery.
- Your vision and hearing are good enough for tests (glasses or hearing aids are okay).
- You do not have eye movement problems.
- You have not had a stroke, brain infection, or a neurological condition like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding (if this applies to 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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