Scientists probe Kids' brain tumors for genetic clues and drug weaknesses
NCT ID NCT07417072
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to better understand pediatric brain tumors by analyzing tumor and blood samples from 50 children aged 3-18. Researchers will use advanced genetic tests and create 3D tumor models in the lab to see how different chemotherapy drugs affect the cells. The goal is to uncover why some tumors resist treatment and to pave the way for more personalized therapies in the future.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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3 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 3-18 years with suspected brain tumours undergoing neurosurgery * No previous bone marrow transplants or other haematological procedures that could potentially interfere with germline analysis. * Patients who have not received any systemic anticancer treatment (including chemotherapy, radiotherapy or targeted therapies) prior to enrolment surgery. * Signature of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Subsequent histological confirmation of non-neoplastic brain pathology (e.g. malformations, inflammatory lesions, demyelinating processes). * Insufficient quantity or quality of tumour tissue or peripheral blood for the analyses required by the protocol. * Presence of serious clinical conditions, systemic infections or haemodynamic instability that contraindicate the collection of biological samples or inclusion in the study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
RECRUITINGFlorence, Firenze, Italy
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