Ultrasound opens Brain's shield to attack deadly tumors

NCT ID NCT03551249

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether a device called ExAblate can safely and repeatedly open the blood-brain barrier in 20 adults with high-grade glioma (a serious brain cancer) who were already receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal was to allow chemotherapy drugs to better reach the tumor. The study focused on safety and feasibility, not on curing the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • University of Maryland

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

  • West Virginia University

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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