Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 and up

Using 3D ultrasound to improve brain tumor surgery

Official title: Evaluation of 3D Ultrasound in Brain Tumor Surgery

Run by University of Ulm · NCT05956977 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing whether using 3D ultrasound during brain tumor surgery can help doctors remove more of the tumor and improve patient outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Ulm
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Tübingen, Baden Würtemberg and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05956977 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with suspected intra-axial lesions who are eligible for potential gross total resection.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of 3D ultrasound technology in enhancing the surgical resection of brain tumors. It aims to determine how the use of this imaging technique impacts the extent of tumor removal, as well as secondary outcomes such as neurological results, accuracy, and image quality. Participants will undergo surgery with the assistance of 3D ultrasound, while a control group will consist of patients from a retrospective matched pair cohort. The study focuses on patients with suspected intra-axial lesions, including metastasis or glioma.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more complete tumor resections and improved neurological outcomes for patients undergoing brain surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound in surgery is established, the specific application of 3D ultrasound in brain tumor surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age above 18 suspected intra-axial lesion (metastasis or Glioma) potential gross total resection of lesion

Exclusion Criteria:

* no ability for informed consent

Where it's running

  • University of Tübingen
    Tübingen, Baden Würtemberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • University of Ulm
    Ulm, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.