AI reads brain scans to predict tumor survival before surgery
NCT ID NCT05864976
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether a computer algorithm can analyze resting-state MRI scans taken before surgery to predict how long a person with glioblastoma multiforme (a type of brain cancer) might survive. The goal is to see if the algorithm can accurately classify patients as short-term or long-term survivors, which could help guide treatment decisions. The study involves 100 adults with suspected glioblastoma who are scheduled for surgery and a pre-operative MRI.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Support Vector Machine (machine learning algorithm)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help surgeons better plan brain tumor surgeries by identifying which patients may need more aggressive treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, and the algorithm's predictions may not be accurate enough to change clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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