Comparing surgery outcomes for pituitary tumors found during health checkups vs. regular clinic visits
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks back at people who had surgery for a pituitary tumor to see if the way the tumor was found—such as during a routine health checkup versus during a visit because of symptoms—affects the surgery and recovery. It might help doctors understand if screening helps catch these tumors earlier.
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Who can take part
- You had pituitary tumor surgery at Beijing Tiantan Hospital between September 2011 and December 2021.
- Your surgery was for a non-cancerous pituitary tumor that was not a recurrence.
- You did not have another brain tumor at the same time.
- You were not admitted through the emergency room.
- Your tumor diameter was measured and recorded before 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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