Safety Study of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) to Improve Visibility of Brain Tumors During Surgery

Summary

A one time oral dose of ALA is taken before surgery. The medication makes the tumor visible under ultraviolet light which allow the surgeon to see more of the tumor for a more complete removal.

Timeline

Start

2009-09

Primary completion

2015-04-22

Completion

2015-04-23

Drugs

Indications