Predicting infection risk after brain or spinal tumor surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Infections clinical trials.
This study is building a tool to predict the risk of surgical site infection after brain or spinal tumor surgery. It may help you understand your personal infection risk before your procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a brain or spinal tumor that has been diagnosed by a biopsy or other test.
- You are scheduled to have surgery to remove the tumor (either through the skull or the spine).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are expected to live more than 3 months and can come for follow-up visits after surgery.
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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