Laser heat or surgery, then more radiation, for cancer that came back in the brain
Original title: Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) or Surgery and Adjuvant Reirradiation for Recurrent Brain Metastases (LaSAR BeaM)
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This is a mid-stage test in people, and it is not yet care your doctor can give you.
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 trial is testing a laser treatment or surgery, followed by radiation again, for cancer that has come back in the brain.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people whose cancer spread to the brain and may have come back after a focused radiation treatment. It tests laser heat therapy or surgery, followed by another round of radiation.
Where it stands. The trial has not reported results yet. The source does not say what the team is measuring, so the answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Doctors are looking for better ways to treat cancer that comes back in the brain after radiation. If this sounds like your situation, you could ask your care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: A trial is a test, not a proven treatment. Being in a trial does not mean it will help you. This is not a cure, and it is not a promise of one.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 18, 2026 · Read the original
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