New wearable goggles could help brain surgeons see tumors better

NCT ID NCT04780009

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Guoqiang Yu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a special pair of glasses (loupe-based device) that helps surgeons see brain tumor tissue during surgery using fluorescence. The goal is to see if this wearable device is as accurate as the large microscope currently used. 30 adults with glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma will be enrolled. The device could eventually provide a cheaper, easier way to guide tumor removal.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Fluorescence imaging device (loupe-based)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a low-cost, portable tool that helps surgeons remove more tumor tissue safely during brain surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage study (30 people) testing accuracy only, not survival or long-term outcomes. The device may not prove better than existing methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anaplastic astrocytoma astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma) glioblastoma glioma susceptibility 1

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANAPLASTIC ASTROCYTOMA GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kentucky
RECRUITING

Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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