New brain scan may sharpen surgery for glioma patients
NCT ID NCT01165632
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special PET scan (18F-FDOPA-PET) can help doctors better plan surgery and radiation for people with newly diagnosed brain tumors called gliomas. Twenty-four adults took part, and researchers compared the scan results with tissue samples to see if the scan accurately shows tumor location. The goal is to improve treatment precision, not to cure the disease directly.
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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