Brain zap test could make radiation safer for tumor patients
NCT ID NCT07415668
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a brain mapping technique called navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) can help doctors plan radiation therapy better for people with brain metastases near the motor cortex. About 30 patients who had surgery for a brain tumor will get both a standard radiation plan and one adjusted using the nTMS map. The goal is to see if the map-based plan can deliver high radiation to the tumor while reducing exposure to healthy brain tissue that controls movement.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Navigated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (nTMS) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors plan radiation more precisely, potentially reducing damage to brain areas that control movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The technique may not improve outcomes or could be impractical in some cases.
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University Hostpital Bern, Department of Neurosurgery Bern
RECRUITINGBern, 3010, Switzerland
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