Radiation or careful watching after surgery fully removes a grade II meningioma
Original title: Observation or Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Grade II Meningioma That Has Been Completely Removed by Surgery
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 late-stage test in people, but it is still a test.
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 compares radiation with careful watching for people whose meningioma was fully removed by surgery.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people with a newly found grade II meningioma that surgery removed completely. It compares radiation with careful watching, and people are put in one group or the other by chance.
Where it stands. The trial is looking at how well radiation works compared with watching. It has not reported results yet. The answer is not in.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Radiation uses strong x-rays to kill tumor cells. This trial may help doctors learn if radiation helps after surgery. If you or someone you care for fits this picture, you could ask your care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This trial is a test, not a proven treatment. Being in it is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a cure. Only the trial team decides who can join.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 10, 2026 · Read the original
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