Brain radiation and memory: new study maps hidden risks
NCT ID NCT04390906
First seen May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 75 adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers will use memory tests and MRI scans before treatment and at 6 and 12 months after to see how radiation affects thinking and memory. The goal is to identify which brain structures are most vulnerable to radiation damage, so future treatments can be designed to protect them.
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Locations
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James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
partial brain radiation therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors design safer radiation plans that spare key brain areas and reduce memory problems after treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, not a treatment trial. It only observes changes and cannot prove that any new approach improves outcomes. Results may not apply to all brain tumor patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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