A study of brain tumors called gliomas on Reunion Island
Original title: Diffuse Gliomas in Reunion Island: Establishment of an Epidemiological, Clinical-biological and Socio-anthropological Cohorte
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This study gathers facts about patients and their care, and no phase is given.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study collects facts about people who have a glioma: A tumor that starts in the glial cells. Those are the support cells of the brain and spinal cord. Gliomas are given a grade from 1 to 4. The grade says how the tumor is expected to act. See the glossary on Reunion Island.
Who this trial is for. This study is for people on Reunion Island who have a diffuse glioma: A glioma whose cells spread out into the brain around it instead of staying in one lump. That is why the edge on a scan is not a clean line. See the glossary. It gathers facts about their health, their lives, and the care they get.
Where it stands. The study is still collecting facts. It has not reported results. The team is looking at how patients are cared for and what patients and their families go through.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Better facts about care on the island could help plan better care there. The team also hopes fewer people will need to travel to mainland France for care. If you live there and have a glioma: A tumor that starts in the glial cells. Those are the support cells of the brain and spinal cord. Gliomas are given a grade from 1 to 4. The grade says how the tumor is expected to act. See the glossary, you can ask your care team about this study.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean care has improved yet. A study is a test, not a proven treatment. Taking part does not promise that it will help you. It is not a promise of a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 8, 2026 · Read the original
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