Investigating new treatments for seizures caused by brain tumors
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This study is looking at how brain tumors can cause seizures and aims to find new ways to help control those seizures and possibly slow down tumor growth, so if you have brain-tumor-related epilepsy, you might get access to some exciting new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852733 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and treating brain-tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE), a condition affecting many patients with brain tumors. The project aims to explore the interactions between brain tumors and their surrounding environment, which may contribute to recurrent seizures. By examining the molecular changes in the brain tumor microenvironment, the researchers hope to identify new therapeutic strategies that could effectively control seizures and potentially slow tumor growth. Patients participating in this research may receive innovative treatments that are not currently available.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with brain tumors who experience recurrent seizures that are difficult to manage with existing medications.
Not a fit: Patients without brain tumors or those who do not experience seizures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for seizures in brain tumor patients, improving their quality of life and potentially reducing tumor progression.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on brain-tumor-related epilepsy, this approach focusing on the tumor microenvironment and its role in seizure activity is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hong, Jennifer — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Hong, Jennifer
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.