A study of balance after Gamma Knife treatment for a vestibular schwannoma
Original title: Evolution of Balance and Vestibular Function in Patients Treated With Gammaknife Radiosurgery for Vestibular Schwannoma
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
No phase is listed for this study, so it is still research and not settled care.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study follows how balance changes in people treated with Gamma Knife radiation for a benign tumor near the hearing and balance nerve.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people with a vestibular schwannoma who are treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. That is a focused radiation treatment for this benign tumor. The study measures the balance system and asks people how balance affects daily life.
Where it stands. The study has not reported results. It is measuring balance and how the balance system works after this treatment. Those answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Doctors know less about balance after this treatment than about other effects. This study is meant to fill that gap. If you think you fit, you can ask your care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the study has shown anything yet. A trial is a test, not a proven treatment. Being in one is not a guarantee that you will be helped. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, August 11, 2026 · Read the original
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