Pre-surgery tumor blood vessel blocking for highly vascular brain tumors
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether blocking the blood vessels of a highly vascular brain tumor before surgery makes it safer and easier to remove. If the blood supply is reduced, there may be less bleeding during the operation, which could improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have a brain tumor with many blood vessels (like meningioma, hemangioblastoma, or a hypervascular metastasis) diagnosed by MRI or CT with contrast.
- You are scheduled for a pre-surgery procedure to block the tumor's blood supply (embolization) followed by surgery to remove the tumor.
- You do not have a severe bleeding disorder that cannot be corrected.
- You are not severely allergic to the contrast dye used in imaging.
- Your kidney function is adequate (eGFR of 30 or higher).
- You have suitable blood vessels in your leg or arm for the procedure, and the tumor has identifiable feeding vessels that can be reached.
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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