Pen-Sized scanner could help surgeons find cancer in real time
NCT ID NCT07298083
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study is testing a handheld device called the MasSpec Pen to see if it can quickly tell the difference between tumors and healthy tissue during surgery. About 60 people with neurofibroma or a rare cancer called MPNST will take part. The goal is to help surgeons remove all the cancer while saving as much healthy tissue as possible.
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The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77090, United States
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