New brain grid could make tumor surgery safer
NCT ID NCT02754544
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special brain-mapping grid placed during surgery to better identify areas that control movement and speech. Researchers will compare this method with standard techniques in 75 adults with brain tumors. The goal is to see if the new grid helps surgeons avoid damaging important brain functions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to safer brain tumor surgeries by helping surgeons avoid damaging critical brain areas.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all patients. The technique is still experimental and needs more testing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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