New needle sees tumors in real time during brain biopsy

NCT ID NCT07286903

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study is testing a new fiber optic system that fits inside a standard biopsy needle to help doctors see tumor tissue and blood vessels during brain surgery. The goal is to make biopsies for high-grade glioma safer and more accurate. The study involves 20 adults whose surgery already uses a special dye (5-ALA) to highlight tumor cells. The new tool will be tested on removed tumor tissue to see how well it detects cancer and avoids blood vessels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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