Looking for tumor cells in blood and spinal fluid in people whose aggressive meningioma has come back
Original title: Search for Circulating Tumour Cells in the Blood and/or Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patients With Recurrent Aggressive Meningiomas: Proof-of-concept Study
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 was listed for this study, and it is still checking a basic question in people.
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 checks whether cells from an aggressive meningioma can be found in a person's blood or spinal fluid.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people with an aggressive meningioma that has come back. It looks for tumor cells that are moving in the blood, in the fluid around the brain and spine, or in both.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported results. It is measuring whether those tumor cells can be found in blood or spinal fluid samples. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: If these cells can be found this way, it could one day give doctors another way to check on this kind of tumor. That is not settled yet. Someone whose situation sounds like this could ask their care team about the study.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean there is a new test or treatment ready to use. A trial is a test, not proven care. Being in one is not a guarantee that it will help you. And it is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, July 14, 2026 · Read the original
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