Brain tumor imaging breakthrough: can a new PET scan improve surgery and radiation planning?
NCT ID NCT01165632
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special PET scan called 18F-FDOPA can help doctors better plan surgery and radiation for people with newly diagnosed brain tumors (gliomas). Twenty-four adults took part. The goal was to see if this scan gives useful information beyond standard MRI to target treatment more precisely.
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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