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Post Mortem Tissue Donation of Pediatric Tumor Tissues and Cells

Recruiting
Conditions
Pediatric Cancer
Interventions
Other: Collection of post mortem tissue donation
Registration Number
NCT05120518
Lead Sponsor
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to utilize all donated pediatric tumor tissues and cells obtained from autopsy to prospectively develop novel patient derived orthotopic xenograft (PDOX) mouse models as well as in vitro cell culture model systems for pediatric cancers, and also provide tissue samples to other researchers and organizations (eg, CBTN, DIPG Registry, COG).

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to utilize all donated pediatric tumor tissues and cells obtained from autopsy to prospectively develop novel patient derived orthotopic xenograft (PDOX) mouse models as well as in vitro cell culture model systems for pediatric cancers, and also provide tissue samples to other researchers and organizations (eg, CBTN, DIPG Registry, COG).

This model system will then be subjected to 1) comprehensive histopathological and molecular characterizations during serial in vivo sub-transplantations; 2) cryopreserved for long term preservation of tumorigenicity; and 3) used for future biological studies and preclinical drug testing.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pediatric patients with cancer and non-cancer tumor types (solid, liquid, neuro-oncology)
  • Signed consent for post mortem tissue donation and autopsy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Signed consent for post mortem tissue donation and autopsy not obtained

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pediatric patients with cancer and non-cancer tumor typesCollection of post mortem tissue donationPediatric patients with cancer and non-cancer tumor types (solid, liquid, neuro-oncology and stem cell)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Procurement of pediatric cancer and non-cancer tumor tissue during autopsy with signed consentUp to 5 years from procurement

Procurement of pediatric cancer and non-cancer tumor tissue during autopsy with signed consent. Tissue will be collected through a research tissue collection autopsy of the original tumor and other sites that are appropriate. Samples of both tumor and normal cells will be collected in addition to body fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), blood, bone marrow, and skin biopsies for genomic testing.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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