Nerve stimulation for radiation necrosis after brain radiation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear (called taVNS) can help treat radiation necrosis, a possible side effect of brain radiation. You'll either get the real stimulation or a sham treatment, and the study will see how it affects your condition before a planned biopsy and laser surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had brain radiation for a glioma or metastatic brain tumor and now have a brain lesion that might be radiation necrosis.
- You are scheduled for a brain biopsy and laser ablation surgery to remove the lesion.
- You are 18 years or older.
- If you take steroids, you can stop them at least 5 days before starting the study treatment (unless it's a small daily dose for hormone replacement).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, you have a negative pregnancy test.
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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