Common painkiller could be new weapon against brain tumors

NCT ID NCT03079999

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking aspirin can slow the growth of vestibular schwannomas (non-cancerous brain tumors) and help preserve hearing. About 97 people aged 12 and older with these tumors are randomly assigned to receive either aspirin or a placebo. The main goal is to see if aspirin can delay tumor growth by more than 20% over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Stanford Otolaryngology/HNS

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, United States

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