Shear Wave Elastography For Intraoperative Brain And Glioma Stiffness Measurements

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of utilizing ISWEU measurements intraoperatively and in the human brain to measure tissue stiffness.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients must be at least 18 years old.

  • Patients must have planned surgery for resection of a newly diagnosed or recurrent glioma.

  • Patients with tumors located in the brain cortex or superficial white matter in which introduction of the ultrasound probe is straightforward and does not pose a risk for intraoperative complications.

  • Patients must have a Karnofsky performance status ≥60%

  • Patient or LAR willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients with deep-seated brain tumors in which introduction of the ultrasound probe poses an increased risk.

  • Patients with a history of any brain infections.

  • Patients with implanted devices

  • Patients with any other neurological/neurosurgical disease that could affect tissue stiffness.

  • Patients with any other structural brain defect that could affect tissue stiffness.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 06/14/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D.

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Contact information:

Aleeshba Basil

basil.aleeshba@mayo.edu

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