New MRI scan could help surgeons tackle tricky spinal tumors

NCT ID NCT05957679

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can measure how stiff a spinal cord tumor is and how strongly it sticks to surrounding tissue before surgery. Knowing this could help surgeons choose the best approach and make operations safer. The trial will enroll 20 people scheduled for spinal cord 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

Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE)

What this could lead to

If successful, MRE could become a standard tool to help surgeons plan safer, more precise spinal cord tumor removals.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. MRE is still experimental for this use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma) ependymoma glioblastoma glioma meningioma neurofibroma spinal cord neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Shengjing Hospital

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    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110000, China

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