New approach: radiation first, then surgery for brain tumors
NCT ID NCT04545814
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether giving gamma knife radiation before surgery for brain metastases is safe and feasible. Eleven adults with 1 to 4 brain tumors took part. The goal was to see how many patients could have surgery after radiation and how many had no visible tumor left on MRI afterward.
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Froedtert Hospital & Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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