New brain scan could sharpen surgery for glioma patients
NCT ID NCT01165632
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a special PET scan using 18F-FDOPA can help doctors better plan surgery and radiation for people with newly diagnosed brain tumors (gliomas). Twenty-four adults took part at Mayo Clinic. The goal was to see if the scan provides useful information beyond standard MRI, not to treat the tumor itself.
What this could mean
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Active substance
18F-FDOPA (a radioactive tracer used in PET scans)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors plan surgery and radiation for brain tumors, potentially leading to more precise treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very early pilot study with only 24 participants. It is designed to gather information, not to test a treatment. The results may not change current practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States