New study seeks clues in rare brain tumors

NCT ID NCT03251989

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study gathered health and genetic information from 326 adults with rare central nervous system tumors. Participants completed surveys about their medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle, and provided a saliva sample for DNA analysis. The goal is to better understand what causes these rare tumors and find ways to detect or treat them in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)/ Neuro-Oncology Branch

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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