Brain scans reveal hidden impact of deadly tumors on thinking

NCT ID NCT07628257

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer, changes the way brain cells communicate and use energy. Researchers will use special PET and MRI scans to map these changes in 80 adults before and after surgery. The goal is to link scan results with thinking and memory tests, to better understand why patients often struggle with these skills.

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 study could help doctors better understand why people with glioblastoma have trouble thinking or remembering, and may guide future treatments that protect brain function.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test a new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes. The results may not change current care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glioblastoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GLIOBLASTOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institut public de cancérologie Strauss Europe

Strasbourg, 67033, France

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