Brain scans to track thinking changes after SRS radiation for brain metastases
Original title: MRI Biomarkers for Radiation-Induced Neurocognitive Decline Following SRS of Newly Diagnosed Brain Mets
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This study does not list a phase, so it is early work and not care you can get today.
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 looks at whether brain scans can show thinking changes after radiation.
Who this trial is for. This study is for adults with newly found cancer that has spread to the brain, treated with a form of radiation called SRS. It uses MRI scans to study changes in brain tissue and in how well people think.
Where it stands. The study has not reported results. It is measuring changes in brain tissue seen on MRI, and thinking problems that follow radiation. The answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: For now, this study does not change your care. If this sounds like your situation, you can ask your care team about it. They can tell you if it makes sense for you.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the study has found anything yet. A trial is a test, not a proven treatment. Joining one is not a promise that you will be helped, and it is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, August 14, 2026 · Read the original
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