Cell Culture of Glioma Specimens for in Vitro Preclinical Studies
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor
- Registration Number
- NCT01125826
- Lead Sponsor
- Albany Medical College
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to culture primary human brain tumor cells with the specific aims of:
1. Develop primary cultures from human brain tumor surgical specimens
2. Determine the genetic and molecular fingerprints of brain tumors that may have prognostic significance
3. Delineate the mechanisms underlying oncogenesis of brain tumors.
4. Perform in vitro assays with brain tumor derived primary cultures to assess the efficacy of novel therapeutic agents.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients 18 years of age or older undergoing surgical resection for glioma
Exclusion Criteria
- Under 18 years of age
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Albany Medical Center
🇺🇸Albany, New York, United States