Lab test could personalize brain tumor treatment
NCT ID NCT06620380
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a lab technique called pharmacoscopy that quickly checks which drugs work best on a patient's own brain metastasis tissue. About 102 adults with brain metastases and few treatment options will have their tumor samples tested. The goal is to see if using this test to guide treatment improves survival compared to standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pharmacoscopy (a lab test to measure drug sensitivity on tumor samples)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help doctors choose more effective treatments for brain metastases, especially when standard options are limited.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial with only 102 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The lab test may not always predict real-world drug response.
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Cantonal Hospital St Gallen
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University Hospital Basel
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University Hospital Zurich
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