Brain tumor clues in spinal fluid: mayo clinic launches major biomarker hunt
NCT ID NCT04692324
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from 400 adults with brain or spinal cord tumors to identify biomarkers—measurable signs of disease. Researchers hope these samples will help develop new strategies to diagnose, monitor, and treat brain tumors more effectively. Participants undergo a lumbar puncture to provide CSF, and their medical records are reviewed. The goal is to build a resource for future research, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors develop new ways to diagnose, monitor, and treat brain tumors using spinal fluid samples.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage sample collection study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any new tests or therapies, and results may take years.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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