Testing embolization to treat meningioma
Original title: Embolization for Meningioma
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 for this study, so it is still a test in people and not care you can get from your own doctor.
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 whether blocking the blood vessels that feed a meningioma can treat the tumor.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people with a meningioma, a type of brain tumor. It is testing endovascular embolization, a procedure that blocks the blood vessels feeding the tumor. Embolization is already used in some cases before surgery to cut down bleeding. Here the team is testing it as a treatment in its own right.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported results. The team plans to look at what the scans show and at how patients do after the procedure. Those answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Right now, surgery and radiation are the main options for a meningioma that is growing or causing symptoms. Both carry risks. This trial is one attempt to look for another option. If you have a meningioma, you can ask your care team whether a trial like this is worth looking into for you.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean embolization is a proven treatment for meningioma. A trial is a test. The whole point is that nobody knows yet if it works. Joining a trial is not a guarantee that you will be helped, and it is not a promise of a cure. Talk with your own doctors before making any decision.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, July 21, 2026 · Read the original
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