Acoustic neuroma

This study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…

This study is testing proton radiation as a treatment for adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors. Researchers want to see how well it controls tumor growth and how it affects quality of life and side effects. About 100 participants will receive proton radiation and be fo…

This early-stage trial tests a gene therapy given as a single injection into the inner ear for people with a non-cancerous tumor called vestibular schwannoma. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a gene that blocks blood vessel growth to the tumor, potentially stopping it…

This early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye called panitumumab-IRDye800 that attaches to cancer cells. Before surgery, 30 adults with brain tumors will receive a single infusion of the dye. During their operation, a special camera will detect the dye's glow, helping surgeons d…

This study tests a special dye that makes brain tumor cells glow under a camera during surgery. The goal is to help surgeons see and remove more of the tumor while sparing healthy brain tissue. About 46 adults with malignant glioma or vestibular schwannoma will receive the dye be…

This study tests a device called the CONVIVO system, which acts like a high-powered microscope during brain tumor surgery. It helps surgeons tell the difference between normal and abnormal tissue right away. About 30 adults with various brain tumors will take part. The goal is to…

This study tests a device called SWAN that guides people through head movements to reduce motion sickness and improve balance. It is for adults with inner ear disorders, motion sickness, or those recovering from vestibular schwannoma surgery. Participants use the device at home f…

This study compares two painkillers given through a patient-controlled pump after brain surgery. The goal is to see if oliceridine causes less nausea than the standard drug sufentanil. 174 adults having surgery near the base of the skull will be randomly assigned to one of the tw…

This study tests whether doing balance exercises (called PREHAB) for three weeks before surgery or radiation can improve stability in people with vestibular schwannoma, a non-cancerous brain tumor that affects balance. About 36 adults with small tumors will be assigned to either …

This study tests whether doing balance exercises before and after surgery can improve recovery in adults with a non-cancerous brain tumor called vestibular schwannoma. 75 participants will be split into three groups: one gets no extra training, one does home-based balance exercis…

This study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…

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 aft…