Can a pill shield your brain from radiation side effects?

NCT ID NCT05417282

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called MW151 in 27 adults with cancer that spread to the brain. The goal was to see if MW151 is safe and could help prevent memory and thinking problems caused by whole-brain radiation. Researchers measured side effects and checked if thinking skills declined less than expected.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Central DuPage Hospital, Warrenville Cancer Center

    Winfield, Illinois, 60555, United States

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