Molecular and Cellular Characterization of Skull Base Tumors
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh
About this trial
The purpose of the study is to analyze biological samples and genetic material for basic science research investigating the molecular and cellular characterization of skull base tumors.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Diagnosis of a skull base tumor
Disqualifiers
Insufficient tumor sample at time of resection
Trial population
Patients with a skull base tumor
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Observation
Other interventionUnderstanding the biology of skull base tumors will teach the investigators about the genesis and/or mechanisms of treatment resistance. The investigators hope to ultimately identify new targets which will add to the armamentarium by which to treat these tumors.
Treatment groups
No treatment groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Patient overall survival will be measured and reported.
There will be one outcome measure: overall survival.
Time frame
Through study completion, an average of 10 yearsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov