Can a precise radiation beam spare balance? a study investigates

NCT ID NCT04859335

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 50 people with vestibular schwannoma—a benign brain tumor—who are treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Researchers will track balance, dizziness, hearing, and vestibular function using questionnaires and tests before treatment, then at one and three years after. The goal is to understand the long-term impact of this radiation approach on balance and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Gamma Knife radiosurgery (a precise form of radiation therapy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could clarify how Gamma Knife affects balance and hearing over time, helping doctors counsel patients on what to expect after treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with no control group, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary widely between patients, and the study is relatively small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acoustic neuroma Dizziness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

VESTIBULAR SCHWANNOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Toulouse
RECRUITING

Toulouse, France

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