Placing a small fluid port during brain tumor surgery to collect samples for research

Official title: Ommaya Reservoir Placement for Brain Tumor Biomarker Access

Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.

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The short version

This study is testing whether a small device called an Ommaya reservoir can be placed safely during brain tumor surgery so doctors can collect fluid from around the brain over time.

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What the trial team says

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of intra-operative Ommaya Reservoir placement during a clinically indicated operation for brain tumor. The Ommaya reservoir will facilitate a longitudinal access to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for analysis of potential biomarkers for brain tumor research and individualized monitoring.

From the trial's own listing on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Key facts

Registry number
NCT04692337
Stage of testing
Not applicable
Conditions studied
Brain Tumor

Where it is running

This trial lists 1 site.

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