Can mapping the Blood-Brain barrier in brain tumors unlock new clues?
NCT ID NCT07731555
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to characterize blood-brain barrier disruption in people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will use advanced MRI scans, blood tests for barrier and nerve injury markers, and analysis of tumor tissue removed during surgery. The goal is to understand how barrier breakdown relates to tumor biology and brain function, which may inform future treatment approaches.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better understanding of how the blood-brain barrier breaks down in glioblastoma, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. Results may not translate into clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Contact
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Locations
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Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGBeaumont, D09, Ireland
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