Focused radiation before brain surgery, or after it, for cancer that has spread to the brain
Original title: Study Comparing Neoadjuvant Versus Adjuvant Stereotactic Radiotherapy of Brain Metastases
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 we treat it as an early test in people.
Status: Not yet recruiting. It has not opened yet. Ask your care team to watch for it if it looks like a fit.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study compares giving focused radiation before brain surgery with giving it after.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people who have cancer that has spread to the brain. It compares focused radiation given before surgery with the usual care, which is radiation after surgery.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported any results. It is measuring how well the treated spot stays under control at 6, 12, and 24 months after treatment. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Radiation after surgery is the usual care today. This study is testing whether the order should change. 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 radiation before surgery works better. Nobody knows that yet. A trial is a test, not a proven treatment. Being in one is not a guarantee that it will help you. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, August 25, 2026 · Read the original
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