Common painkiller tested against rare brain tumors
NCT ID NCT03079999
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase II trial tests whether aspirin can delay tumor growth and maintain hearing in people with vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma), a non-cancerous brain tumor. About 97 participants are randomly assigned to take aspirin or a placebo twice daily. The study tracks how long it takes for the tumor to grow more than 20%.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Aspirin
What this could lead to
If it works, aspirin could offer a simple, low-cost way to slow tumor growth and protect hearing in people with vestibular schwannomas.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with only 97 participants, so results may not be conclusive. Aspirin also carries risks like stomach bleeding, and it may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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Stanford Otolaryngology/HNS
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, United States