Brain scan may sharpen tumor treatment choices
NCT ID NCT02631655
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether an 18F-FDOPA PET scan changes treatment decisions for people with high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors) when standard MRI results are unclear. Researchers enrolled 110 patients and compared treatment plans before and after the scan. The goal was to see if the scan provides useful information to justify its cost.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
18F-FDOPA PET scan
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that 18F-FDOPA PET helps doctors make better treatment decisions for brain tumor patients, potentially improving care and justifying its cost.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures changes in decisions, not patient outcomes. The results may not apply to all brain tumor types or settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Nice, 06000, France