Ultrasound 'Key' unlocks brain for chemo in tumor fight
NCT ID NCT04440358
Summary
This study tested a new approach for treating recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers used a focused ultrasound device to temporarily open the protective blood-brain barrier, aiming to help the chemotherapy drug carboplatin reach the tumor more effectively. The main goals were to see if this combined procedure was safe and feasible for patients.
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Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan, 20133, Italy
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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Yonsei University Medical Center
Seoul, 120-752, South Korea
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