Using a robotic device for precise tumor biopsies during brain surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This clinical study aims to improve the accuracy of multiple stereotactic tumor biopsies taken during planned resections of glial brain tumors. By utilizing the AutoGuide® robotic positioning device, the study seeks to obtain tissue samples from specific tumor locations before the actual resection, minimizing the risk of undergrading and ensuring that samples remain viable for further treatment. The study addresses the challenges of brain shift and tissue alteration that can occur during surgery, which may lead to inaccurate biopsies and complications. The approach combines preoperative imaging data with intraoperative navigation to enhance precision in tissue sampling.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-80 years
* Diagnosis of a cerebral lesion with the indication for surgical resection
* Written informed consent to participate in the present study
* MRI and CT scanner compatibility

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy, breast feeding
* Patients not able to reason
* Age \<18 or \>80 years
* Claustrophobia

Where it's running

• Medical University of Graz
  Graz, Styria, Austria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Stefan Wolfsberger, Prof. — Medical University of Graz
• Study coordinator: Alexander SG Micko, MD, PhD
• Email: alexander.micko@medunigraz.at
• Phone: +43031638581257

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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.