RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07197632

ioMRI in the Surgery of Brain Metastases.

Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Intraoperative MRI in the Surgery of Brain Metastases.

Sponsor

Technical University of Munich

Enrollment

154 participants

Start Date

Jan 17, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Brain Metastases

Summary

The study aims to improve the surgical treatment of brain metastases through the use of advanced imaging techniques. The investigators are examining how intraoperative MRI (iMRI) can aid surgeons in precisely locating and removing tumors, with the potential to enhance surgical outcomes and reduce the need for additional procedures. While iMRI offers the promise of better tumor visualization during surgery, it is also associated with longer surgical times and may carry the risk of increased complications. This study seeks to carefully evaluate these aspects to determine the overall benefits and challenges of iMRI in brain metastasis surgeries. The ultimate aim is to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve recovery and health outcomes for participants dealing with brain metastases.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining whether using an MRI scan during brain surgery (called intraoperative MRI) improves outcomes for patients who are having a brain metastasis (cancer that has spread to the brain) surgically removed. The goal is to see if real-time imaging helps surgeons remove more of the tumor safely. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You are scheduled for surgical removal of a brain metastasis **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 years old - You have metal implants or other conditions that make a 3-Tesla MRI unsafe for you Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDURESurgery with intraoperative MRI

In this clinical study, we have the unique opportunity to utilize a 3 Tesla MRI intraoperatively during the surgical resection of brain metastases. This approach is distinctly different from standard procedures and offers several advantages. The use of a 3 Tesla MRI provides high-resolution imaging during surgery, offering unparalleled detail of brain structures and tumor boundaries. This level of imaging precision is typically not available in standard surgical procedures. Through real-time visualization, surgeons can better differentiate between tumor tissue and healthy brain tissue, potentially increasing the accuracy of tumor removal and minimizing damage to surrounding areas. Unlike conventional methods, this procedure allows for immediate intraoperative imaging feedback, enabling surgical teams to adjust their techniques dynamically