Glowing brain tumors: new technique helps surgeons spot cancer cells
NCT ID NCT06417281
First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested a drug called 5-ALA that makes malignant brain tumor cells glow during surgery. 86 adults with high-grade glioma took the drug before their operation, helping surgeons see and remove more tumor tissue. The goal was to see how accurate the glowing areas were at identifying cancer cells.
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Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai, China
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