Sound waves + radiation: new hope for tough brain tumors?

NCT ID NCT04988750

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether combining focused ultrasound with a second round of radiation is safe for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Seven adults who had already tried standard treatments received the combination therapy. The goal was to check for side effects and see if the tumors shrank or stopped growing.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chang Gung Medical Foundation

    Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan

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