Comparing two tissue patches for pituitary tumor surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of tissue patches (from the thigh or temple) used to repair the floor of the skull after pituitary tumor surgery. It helps prevent brain fluid leaks after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having surgery through your nose to remove a tumor in the pituitary area (the sella region).
- During surgery, the doctor finds a leak of fluid around the brain (CSF) that needs to be repaired.
- You have not had radiation therapy to the surgery area or to the thigh/temple.
- The area where the tissue patch would be taken (thigh or temple) is healthy and hasn't been injured or operated on before.
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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