A study of gene changes in twins when one twin has a brain or spine tumor
Official title: Somatic Mosaicism in Twins Discordant for Childhood Cancer
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 asks why one twin got a tumor and the other twin did not.
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What the trial team says
Somatic mosaicism in cancer associated genes is one potential explanation for discordance in childhood cancer that has not been fully explored to date. This pilot study will focus on twins with central nervous system (CNS) tumors who are identified through the Children's Oncology Group's Project: EveryChild (PEC) registry or volunteer.
Key facts
- Registry number
- NCT06054295
- Conditions studied
- Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor, Discordant Twin, Somatic Mutation
Where it is running
This trial lists 1 site.
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Minnesota
- University of Minnesota (Minneapolis)
How to use this
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