Ultrasound during surgery to spot brain tumor left behind
Original title: Sonography-guided Resection of Brain Mass Lesions
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 treat it as an early test 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 whether ultrasound used during surgery can show tumor tissue that remains.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people having surgery for a brain tumor in one half of the brain. That includes meningiomas, gliomas, and cancer that spread to the brain from elsewhere.
Where it stands. The trial has not reported results. It compares CT and MRI scans taken before surgery with ultrasound pictures taken during surgery. The team also wants to build a step by step way to use ultrasound. The goal is to tell leftover tumor from false marks on the picture. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: If this works, surgeons may get a clearer view while they operate. Someone facing this kind of surgery could ask their care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the method is proven. A trial is a test, not a treatment you can count on. Joining one is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 15, 2026 · Read the original
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