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.
The trial team last updated this record on .
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.
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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Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester (Rochester)
How to use this
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