Sugar tracer sheds light on brain tumors during surgery
NCT ID NCT01668082
First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looks at how brain tumors use energy by giving patients a harmless, non-radioactive form of sugar before surgery. Researchers will analyze the tumor tissue to understand its metabolism and compare it with imaging scans and genetic tests. The goal is to learn more about tumor behavior and improve future diagnosis and treatment. About 40 people with a newly found brain mass will take part.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
13C-glucose (a non-radioactive form of sugar)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better ways to identify aggressive tumor cells and improve diagnosis and treatment planning for brain tumors.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a treatment.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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