Brain (and spinal cord) tumours
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This study is looking at a device called Optune that people wear on their heads. Optune uses electrical fields to treat the tumour. These electrical fields are called Tumour Treating Fields or TTFields.
The study is for people who are over the age of 35 and have been newly diagnosed with a type of brain tumour called glioblastoma and have not had surgery.
Recruitment start: 8 January 2025
Recruitment end: 30 April 2026
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Dr Gerben Borst
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
The University of Manchester
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Novocure
Last reviewed: 23 Mar 2026
CRUK internal database number: 20064
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