Timing of brain radiation could change outcomes for cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03750227

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving focused radiation before or after surgery works better for people with cancer that has spread to the brain. About 140 adults who need surgery for a brain tumor will be randomly assigned to receive stereotactic radiosurgery either before or after their operation. The goal is to see which timing causes fewer side effects and helps patients live longer.

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Study contacts

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  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic in Florida

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    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224-9980, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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  • National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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