
"He went through six operations and was placed on a clinical trial so he could try new treatments.”
Please note - this trial is no longer recruiting patients. We hope to add results when they are available.
This study is looking at using MRI scans to see how glioma brain tumours change over time. This study is supported by Cancer Research UK.
Doctors can use MRI scans to see if the glioma is growing. This works well but they are always looking for ways to improve.
The researchers aim to combine different ways of measuring glioma growth using the MRI scan.
You may be able to enter this study if you are attending St George’s NHS Trust or King’s College Hospital Trust, London and you
You cannot enter this study if you
The study team also wants to recruit 12 healthy volunteers. They will invite the relatives of the people they recruit into the study to take part.
This study will recruit 60 people with low grade glioma.
Everyone taking part in this study has an MRI scan every 6 months for 2½ years.
There is a small chance you may have a reaction to the magnetic tracer. This may include developing a rash, itching, dizziness or feeling light headed.
We have more information on MRI scans in our cancer tests section.
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Dr Franklyn Howe
Cancer Research UK
NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust
Freephone 0808 800 4040
"He went through six operations and was placed on a clinical trial so he could try new treatments.”