Growing brain tumor cells in the lab to help kids
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial collects a small piece of tumor tissue during your planned surgery to grow it in the lab. This helps doctors learn more about childhood brain tumors and find better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are a child or young adult (age range not specified but typically under 18).
- You are having surgery to remove a brain tumor (either for the first time or because it came back).
- You or your parent/guardian agrees to sign a consent form.
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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