Ultrasound dye may help brain surgeons spot hidden tumor edges
NCT ID NCT07050836
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether injecting a contrast dye and using ultrasound during brain tumor surgery could help surgeons see the difference between tumor and healthy brain tissue. The goal was to remove more of the tumor safely. Only 2 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early, so the results are very limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Definity contrast agent
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help surgeons remove more tumor tissue during brain surgery, potentially improving outcomes for glioma patients.
What could go wrong
This was a very early, tiny study (only 2 people) that was terminated early, so we have very little data. The technique may not work better than current methods.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States