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New treatment option for Brain Neoplasms
Official title Intraoperative Fluorescence-Guided Aspirate Tissue Monitoring of 5-ALA During Brain Tumor Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07111182
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Gliomas are tumors that occur in all ages; they include the most common malign primary central nervous system tumors in developed countries. Gliomas are often aggressive, and their recommended treatment is surgical resection and chemoradiation.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99
You may be able to join if
- Patient admitted to neurosurgery department for surgical resection of a suspected grade 3 or 4 glioma with 5-ALA (cases)
- Patient admitted to neurosurgery department for surgical resection of a primary of secondary brain tumor with no 5-ALA (controls)
- Patients aged 18 years old or older (all patients)
- Informed consent obtained (all patients)
You likely can't join if
- Patient belongs to the following vulnerable groups: children, pregnant, prisoners or intellectually disabled.
- The participants are not assigned by chance. Randomization is not conducted as the number of eligible patients is limited, subjecting to a long...
- The patients are screened and informed of the study before the surgical operation and enrolled after verification of eligibility and written informed...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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