Plain-English translation of NCT02754544 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial investigates using electrocorticography—a technique that records electrical signals directly from the brain surface during surgery—to identify and protect areas that control movement, sensation, and speech in patients having brain tumor surgery. The study compares this new mapping method with existing pre-surgery imaging and other intraoperative techniques to see if it helps doctors safely remove more tumor while preserving your function.
Brain tumors near critical areas make surgery risky—doctors must balance removing the cancer while avoiding damage to areas that control movement, feeling, and speech. This trial exists to test whether this new mapping method can help surgeons see these important areas more clearly and protect them better during surgery.
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During your tumor removal surgery, surgeons will place special electrode grids on your brain surface to record electrical activity while you perform simple tasks like moving your fingers or speaking words. After surgery, you'll have follow-up visits at 24 hours, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months to check your neurological function and recovery.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
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