Testing a new brain fluid sampling device in surgery
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This study tests a new device that samples brain fluid during surgery for glioma or epilepsy. It may help researchers understand brain conditions better and is done as part of your regular surgery at Mayo Clinic.
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Who can take part
- You are able to perform daily activities with little or no help (ECOG performance status 0, 1, or 2).
- You have a brain tumor (glioma) or epilepsy that requires surgery to remove part of the brain.
- Your surgery is planned at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
- You can sign the consent form or have someone legally authorized to do so.
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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