Sound waves instead of scalpel: new study targets brain tumors in kids

NCT ID NCT03028246

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: InSightec Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a device called ExAblate 4000 that uses focused ultrasound waves to treat non-cancerous brain tumors in children and young adults. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors without open surgery. About 20 participants will be enrolled, and the study will monitor side effects and changes in tumor size over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign neoplasm of brain central nervous system organ benign neoplasm congenital hypothalamic hamartoma syndrome hamartoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BENIGN CENTRALLY-LOCATED INTRACRANIAL TUMORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's National Medical Center
RECRUITING

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33155, United States
Texas Children's Hospital
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States