Analysis of Brain Tumors Using Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Completed

Conditions studied: Brain Diseases

In brief

We are collecting brain tissue specimens and blood samples from patients at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who are undergoing intracranial surgery to remove brain tissue, including brain tumors, tissue from epilepsy surgery and brain tissue removed during surgery for other non-cancerous types of brain tissus. These specimens will then be studied using a novel microscopic laser-directed protein mass spectrometric analysis, looking for unique protein signatures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00592709

Run by

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

People needed

84

Starts

2003-05-01

Expected to finish

2012-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-02-21

Who can join

Age: 2 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• A diagnosis of brain tumor or other non-cancerous tissue and are considered candidates fro a surgical procedure to biopsy or remove the brain tumor or other tissue type at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
• Age 2 to 85

You may not qualify if…

• Patient or guardian that is unable to understand the informed consent process.

Where it is running

• Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery — Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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