Radiation after surgery versus observation for meningioma
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding radiation therapy right after surgery is better than waiting and watching for certain meningiomas. It also checks if just watching is safe for people with lower-risk tumors.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have had surgery to remove a grade 1 or grade 2 meningioma (a usually non-cancerous brain tumor).
- The surgery must have been within 6 months of joining the study.
- You must be able to have an MRI scan after surgery to check how much tumor was removed.
- You must be generally healthy (able to do daily activities with some help, but not bedridden).
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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