Spinal tap could spot brain metastases early in lung cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06816979
First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) can find tumor DNA in the fluid around the brain and spine of people with stage III or IV non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this test can help predict which patients will develop brain metastases. About 40 participants will provide a spinal fluid sample and have an MRI six months later to check for brain spread.
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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