Collecting and Storing Blood and Brain Tumor Tissue Samples From Children With Brain Tumors

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to collect and store brain tissue samples and blood from children with brain cancer that will be tested in the laboratory. Collecting and storing samples of tumor tissue and blood from patients to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future.

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:

Diagnosis of brain tumor
Previously treated at a Children's Oncology Group (COG) institution
- Patients are eligible at time of diagnosis, second-look surgery, recurrence, or development of a second malignant neoplasm
Must have brain tumor biological specimens derived from primary tumors of the CNS available for submission

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
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Amulya Nageswara Rao, M.B.B.S.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office 855-776-0015

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Amulya Nageswara Rao, M.B.B.S.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

855-776-0015

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