A Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of Intraoperative Microdialysis (tissue sampling) during Neurosurgery for Central Nervous System Malignancies

Overview

About this study

Intraoperative Microdialysis During Neurosurgery for Central Nervous System Malignancies

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18 years old.
  • ECOG performance status (PS) 0, 1 or 2.
  • Clinical and radiographic evidence suggesting a diagnosis of a diffuse glioma, or a prior diagnosis of a diffuse glioma.
  • Diffuse gliomas include diffuse astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, glioblastoma, oligodendroglioma and anaplastic oligodendroglioma.
  • Planned neurosurgical procedure for purposes of biopsy or resection of suspected or previously diagnosed brain tumor as part of routine clinical care.
  • Willing to undergo neurosurgical resection or biopsy at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN).
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

 Exclusion Criteria:

  • Vulnerable populations:
    • Pregnant women;
    • Prisoners;
    • Mentally handicapped.
  • Patients who are not appropriate candidates for surgery due to current or past medical history or uncontrolled concurrent illness.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Terence Burns, M.D., Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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