Brain tumor secrets: how kids and young adults differ

NCT ID NCT04916015

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at brain tumors (gliomas) in 128 patients under 25 treated at one French hospital. Researchers compared the genetic and imaging features of tumors in children (0-14 years) versus adolescents and young adults (15-25 years). The goal was to see if these groups have different tumor types, which could guide future diagnosis and treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could help doctors better understand how brain tumors differ between children and young adults, leading to more tailored treatments.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study from a single hospital, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glioma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80480, France