Sound waves instead of scalpel: new study targets brain tumors in kids
NCT ID NCT03028246
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study is testing a device called ExAblate 4000 that uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy benign (non-cancerous) brain tumors without making any cuts in the skin. It involves 20 children and young adults with centrally located brain tumors that need treatment. The main goals are to see if the procedure is safe and if it can shrink the tumor over time.
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Children's National Medical Center
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Nicklaus Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33155, United States
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