Brain scan breakthrough: new MRI spots tumor vs. radiation scar
NCT ID NCT07339085
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two advanced MRI techniques to better tell apart brain tumors that have come back from tissue damage caused by radiation therapy. About 42 adults with brain metastases will be scanned before surgery or radiation. The goal is to help doctors make more accurate treatment decisions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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