Boron therapy takes aim at deadly brain tumors

NCT ID NCT07003139

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial is testing a treatment called boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for people with malignant brain tumors. It uses a special boron compound (B10 L-BPA) that is injected and then activated by a neutron beam to kill cancer cells. The study will enroll 10 adults with grade 3 or 4 brain tumors to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

B10 L-BPA (a boron-containing compound)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for malignant brain tumors that are hard to treat with standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires special equipment and may cause side effects like swelling or fatigue.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • China Medical University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taichung, 40447, Taiwan

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  • China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hsinchu, 302, Taiwan

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