Brain scans may help shield memory during radiation
NCT ID NCT04975139
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study follows 71 people with glioma (a type of brain tumor) to see how radiation therapy affects their thinking skills. Researchers use special brain scans (resting-state fMRI) to map brain networks before and after treatment. The goal is to find which networks are most vulnerable to radiation damage, so future treatments can be planned to protect memory and thinking.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors plan radiation therapy to better protect thinking and memory in brain tumor patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 71 participants. It is not testing a treatment, so it may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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