Could blocking a Tumor's blood supply shrink brain meningiomas?

NCT ID NCT05416567

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a procedure called endovascular embolization for people with meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The procedure blocks blood vessels that feed the tumor, aiming to shrink it or stop its growth. Participants are adults with growing or symptomatic meningiomas that are supplied by a specific artery. The study measures tumor volume changes and tracks complications or the need for further treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a procedure called endovascular embolization that blocks blood vessels feeding the tumor
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a less invasive treatment for meningiomas, potentially avoiding surgery or radiation in some patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or stroke.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Oct 2022

Expected to finish

Aug 2037

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Radiological diagnose of typical intracranial meningioma (homogenous contrast enhancement or dural attachment) * Indication for treatment due to growth, symptoms or both * Tumor location suggestive of vascular supply via middle meningeal artery branches * Age 18 years or older * Karnofsky performance status of 90 or better (able to carry on normal activity and work) Exclusion Criteria: * Informed consent not possible (e.g. language barriers, aphasia, cognitive impaired) * Previously treated for meningioma * Intraosseous growth * Tumor related brain edema * Neurofibromatosis type 2 * Systemic cancer * Epilepsy * Progressive neurodegenerative disorder (eg. MS, Parkinsons disease) * History of psychiatric disorder * Unfit for participation for any other reason judged by the physician including patients * Contraindications to MRI * Allergic to contrast agents * Relative contraindications to endovascular treatment judged from CT angiography (tortoise carotid arteries, carotid stenosis, calcified aortic arch, anatomical vascular variants/anomalies suggesting increased risk with endovascular treatment) * DSA (Digital subtraction angiography) from carotid artery suggesting that significant vascular supply is from other vessels than the MMA.

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Locations

  • St Olavs Hospital

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    Trondheim, 7006, Norway

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