Testing a clearer way to measure hand strength during brain tumor surgery
Original title: A Study to Measure the Effect of Brain Stimulation on Hand Strength and Function in Patients With Brain Tumors
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 is listed, so this is still an early study 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 tests better ways to check hand strength while a brain tumor is removed.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people whose tumor grows into the part of the brain that controls the hand. Surgeons use small electrical pulses to map that area during surgery. The study tests a set way to measure hand strength and hand use, and tries different pulse settings.
Where it stands. The team is checking whether their measuring steps work well and can be repeated. They are also checking how changing the pulse settings changes the brain map. The study has not reported results. The answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Right now, surgeons judge hand movement mostly by watching. Clearer numbers could help them protect hand use while removing more tumor. Someone facing this kind of surgery could ask their care team about this study.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the new way of measuring is proven. A trial is a test, not care that is known to work. Being in a study is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 13, 2026 · Read the original
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