Scientists use special MRI to peek inside brain tumors
NCT ID NCT03067467
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This observational study uses a special MRI technique with hyperpolarized carbon-13 pyruvate to see how brain tumors use energy. Researchers will measure metabolic byproducts in 25 adults with brain tumors before any treatment. The goal is to learn more about tumor metabolism, not to test a new therapy.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Hyperpolarized 13C-pyruvate and gadolinium contrast
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors see brain tumor metabolism, potentially guiding better treatment decisions in the future.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 25 people. It is not designed to test a treatment, so it may not lead to any direct patient benefit.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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