Radiation's hidden toll on the brain: new study maps cognitive changes to protect patients
NCT ID NCT05576103
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 300 adults with primary brain tumors (such as glioma or meningioma) who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers use brain scans and memory, attention, and language tests before and after treatment to understand how radiation affects thinking skills. The goal is to link radiation doses to specific brain changes, which could help design future treatments that better preserve cognitive function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
fractionated partial brain radiotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could guide doctors to adjust radiation plans to better protect memory and thinking skills in future brain tumor patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to changes in standard care.
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Moores Cancer Center
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92037, United States
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