Sound waves open brain's shield to attack tumors
NCT ID NCT03551249
First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a device called ExAblate can safely and repeatedly open the blood-brain barrier in 20 people with high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer) who were already receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal was to let more chemotherapy reach the tumor. The study focused on safety and whether the barrier could be opened reliably, not on curing the disease.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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University of Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
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