New MRI technique could end guesswork in brain tumor Follow-Up
NCT ID NCT07687277
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special type of MRI scan can tell the difference between actual tumor growth and harmless treatment-related changes in people who have had surgery for a type of brain cancer called glioma. After treatment, it's often hard to know if a new spot on a scan means the cancer is coming back or is just a temporary reaction. The researchers will use two advanced MRI techniques—3D-ASL and time-dependent diffusion MRI—to measure blood flow and water movement in the brain. If the method works, it could help doctors make better decisions without needing invasive biopsies.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Multiparametric MRI (3D-ASL and TDD-MRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging method could help doctors accurately tell whether a brain tumor is growing or just reacting to treatment, reducing unnecessary surgeries or therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The technique may not be accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Lanzhou University Second Hospital
Lanzhou, Gansu, 730030, China
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