Can a tiny implant trap brain tumor cells and make radiation work better?
NCT ID NCT07725640
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This pilot trial is testing a medical device called GlioHook, which is implanted in the brain after surgery to remove a high-grade glioma. The implant is designed to trap any remaining tumor cells and make follow-up radiotherapy more effective. The study includes about 15 adults with suspected high-grade glioma and will focus on safety and how long the disease stays under control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a medical implant called GlioHook, placed after tumor removal to trap cancer cells and make radiotherapy more effective
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this implant could offer a new way to prevent glioma recurrence and improve the effectiveness of standard radiotherapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The implant carries risks of infection, inflammation, or need for removal.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Hospital HM Sanchinarro
Madrid, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona, Spain
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