New drug helps surgeons see brain tumors in kids – but is it safe?
NCT ID NCT04738162
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a drug called 5-ALA is safe for children and teenagers with brain tumors. The drug makes tumor cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons remove more of the tumor. The study included 78 children aged 3 to 18 and focused on tracking any serious side effects. The goal was to see if this technique can be used safely in younger patients.
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Locations
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Neurochirurgische Klinik der Universität München (LMU)
München, 81377, Germany
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Prinses Máxima Centrum voor kinderoncologie BV
Utrecht, 3584, Netherlands
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University Hospital Münster, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Münster, 48149, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Augsburg, 86146, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Essen, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Essen, 45147, Germany
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Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Klinik für Neurochirurgie
Tübingen, 72076, Germany
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Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie
Mainz, 55131, Germany
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