Rare infant brain tumors under the microscope: 20-Year french study completed

NCT ID NCT03115164

First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study reviewed 37 cases of rare brain tumors (DIA/DIG) in infants treated in French hospitals over 20 years. Researchers analyzed medical records and tumor samples to see why some tumors stay benign while others turn aggressive. The goal is to find clues that could improve future diagnosis and treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens Picardie

    Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France

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 predict which DIA/DIG tumors will turn aggressive, guiding treatment decisions.

What could go wrong

This is a small, retrospective study (37 patients) that only looks at past data. It cannot prove new treatments or change care directly.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Astrocytoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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