Shining a light on brain cancer: new therapy shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT04391062

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a special light therapy given during surgery for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Fourteen patients received the treatment, which aims to kill leftover cancer cells after the main tumor is removed. The goal was to find the highest safe light dose to use alongside standard care like chemotherapy and radiation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopital Roger Salengro, CHU Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

  • Hôpital Erasme, Clinique Universitaire de Bruxelles

    Brussels, Belgium

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