Brain tumor radiation study halted early – what it means for patients

NCT ID NCT02565433

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to track quality of life in 52 patients with brain metastases who received radiosurgery (Gamma Knife). Patients filled out questionnaires before treatment and every 3 months for a year. The study was terminated early, so the full impact on daily life remains unclear.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

radiosurgery (Gamma Knife)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors understand how radiosurgery affects patients' daily lives and well-being.

What could go wrong

The study was terminated early with only 52 participants, so results may not be reliable or widely applicable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain metastatic neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU de Lille - Hôpital Salengro

    Lille, 59037, France