Testing how focused sound waves change the fluid around a brain tumor
Original title: Extracellular Impact of Ultrasound-induced Blood-brain Barrier Disruption
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This study lists no phase, and it is a test, not care you can get today.
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 looks at how focused sound waves change the fluid around a brain tumor.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people having brain surgery for a tumor. During surgery, doctors aim focused ultrasound at some tumor areas. They compare those areas to areas that got no ultrasound.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported results. Researchers are collecting fluid from the tumor area with 4 thin tubes. They measure what is in that fluid, including drugs given during surgery. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Doctors want to know if focused ultrasound changes what reaches a brain tumor. This could help them study how drugs get there. Someone who fits might ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean focused ultrasound is a proven treatment. A trial is a test, not care your doctor can give you. Being in one is not a promise that it will help. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 23, 2026 · Read the original
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