Using Brain Wiring Maps to Help Plan Surgery for Tumors in Sensitive Areas
Original title: Connectome-guided Onco-functional Resection With Tractography-Extended Neuronavigation in Brain Tumor Surgery
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 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 is testing whether detailed maps of the brain's wiring can help surgeons plan tumor surgery.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people who have a glioma: A tumor that starts in the glial cells, the support cells of the brain and spinal cord. Gliomas are graded 1 to 4 by how fast they tend to grow. See the glossary or a brain metastasis in a part of the brain that handles important functions. It tests a way of planning surgery that uses a special MRI scan to map each person's own brain pathways and networks, then loads those maps into the system surgeons use to guide the operation.
Where it stands. The trial has not reported results. It is measuring how often these network maps change the surgical plan, compared with planning based on anatomy alone. It is also looking at how patients are doing neurologically soon after surgery, how much tumor was removed, how close the surgery came to critical pathways, and whether this approach can work in a busy hospital.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: This is about how brain surgery is planned, not a new medicine. If you or someone you care for is facing surgery for a tumor in one of these areas, it is fine to ask your care team about this study and whether it fits your situation.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the approach is proven. A trial is a test, not a treatment you can count on. Joining a study is not a guarantee that it will help you. And it is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, July 21, 2026 · Read the original
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