Studying Brain Scans in People Who Need Brain Surgery for a Brain Lesion
Original title: Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Neurovascular Uncoupling in Patients With Brain Lesions.
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 research study about brain scans, not a treatment you can get.
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 uses brain scans to learn why one kind of scan can give misleading results near a brain lesion.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people with a brain lesion who are having brain surgery. It uses more than one kind of brain scan, with no cuts or needles into the brain, to learn why blood flow and brain activity sometimes stop matching near a lesion.
Where it stands. The study is looking at how blood flow and brain activity line up near a lesion. It uses an MRI scan and a PET scan that tracks how the brain uses sugar. The study has not reported any results yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Some brain scans help doctors find the parts of the brain that handle important jobs before surgery. This study may help doctors understand when those scans can be misleading. If you are planning brain surgery and want to know more, you could ask your care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This study is a test, not a treatment. It does not treat the tumor or lesion. Taking part is not a promise of any benefit to you. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 14, 2026 · Read the original
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