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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Locations
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Hopital Roger Salengro, CHU Lille
Lille, 59037, France
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Hôpital Erasme, Clinique Universitaire de Bruxelles
Brussels, Belgium
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