Testing brain scan and computer measures in young brain tumor patients
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at “brain biomarkers,” meaning brain signals measured on MRI and thinking/learning tests on a computer. It may help researchers understand how brain tumors affect the brain and track changes over time.
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Who can take part
- Be between 4 and 18 years old (or 12 to 30 for a specific group)
- Have a primary brain tumor (newly diagnosed, or a posterior fossa tumor for some groups)
- Be expected to live at least 1 year
- Be able to take part in computer thinking tests (if you have vision limits, this may prevent participation)
- Be able to safely have an MRI scan (for example, no pacemaker/other MRI safety issues)
- For some groups: no programmable shunt, and you must be able to do the MRI without sedation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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