Brain surgery gets a GPS: network maps may help remove tumors while preserving function
NCT ID NCT07717827
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new way to plan brain tumor surgery by creating detailed maps of each patient's brain networks using advanced MRI. Instead of relying only on standard anatomy, surgeons can see the white matter pathways and functional networks that could be affected. The goal is to remove as much tumor as possible while reducing the risk of neurological damage. The study includes 400 adults with gliomas or brain metastases in critical brain areas.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- connectome-guided network-based neuronavigation and advanced diffusion MRI tractography pipeline
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help surgeons remove more tumor while better protecting brain functions, potentially improving recovery and quality of life for patients with brain tumors in critical areas.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study, and the technique may not work for all tumor types or locations. The added complexity could also increase surgery time or introduce new risks.
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Unit of Neurosurgery - A.R.N.A.S. Civico Di Cristina Benfratelli - 90127, Palermo - Italy
RECRUITINGPalermo, PA, 90127, Italy
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