New scan could spot brain tumors more clearly

NCT ID NCT03830151

First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests a special imaging agent called hyperpolarized pyruvate to see if it can help doctors better diagnose glioma, a type of brain tumor. About 13 adults with brain tumors will receive the agent before an advanced MRI scan. The goal is to improve how tumors are identified and understood.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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