Testing radiation before surgery for brain tumors
Original title: A Study of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) in People With Brain Cancer Having Tumor Resection 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 mid stage study, so the treatment is still being tested 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 giving focused radiation to a brain tumor before surgery removes it.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people with brain cancer who are having surgery to remove a tumor. It tests stereotactic radiosurgery: Radiation aimed at a small target, in one visit or a few. There is no cutting, despite the name. See the glossary, a focused kind of radiation, given before that surgery. One tumor, called the index tumor, gets the study radiation and is then removed.
Where it stands. The trial has not reported results. Researchers want to see if the radiation keeps cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the brain during surgery. That includes the fluid and lining around the brain. They are also looking at how surgery goes and whether there are fewer problems afterward. Those answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: If you are facing surgery for a brain tumor, this is one study to know about. You could ask your care team whether a trial like this fits your situation. They can explain the possible risks and what taking part would involve.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the treatment works. A trial is a test, not proven care. Being in a study is not a guarantee that it will help you. It is not a promise of a cure. Only the trial team can decide if someone can take part.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 3, 2026 · Read the original
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