Brain tumor surgery: new drug may cut stroke risk

NCT ID NCT07520370

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

Summary

This study tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug ulinastatin can prevent strokes in people having brain tumor removal. About 1,370 patients will receive either ulinastatin or a placebo before and after surgery. The goal is to see if the drug lowers the chance of having a stroke within a week after the operation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ulinastatin (an anti-inflammatory drug given intravenously)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple way to reduce stroke risk after brain tumor surgery, improving recovery and safety.

What could go wrong

This is a single-center trial that hasn't started yet. The drug may not reduce strokes, and there is a small risk of allergic reactions or side effects from the drug.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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