Testing surgery for brain tumors before the tumor comes back
Original title: Surgical Resection of Latent Brain Tumors Prior to Recurrence
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 a study 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 study looks at brain surgery done before a tumor grows back.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people with a brain tumor who still have tumor left after chemotherapy or radiation. It tests having surgery before the tumor comes back.
Where it stands. The trial is looking at the side effects and possible benefits of this surgery. It compares people who have surgery at this point to people who have surgery at another time, or no surgery at all. The trial has not reported results. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Doctors do not yet know the best time for this kind of surgery. This trial is trying to find out. Someone who fits could ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean surgery at this time is proven to help. A trial is a test, not a proven treatment. Joining one is not a promise that you will do better. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 7, 2026 · Read the original
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