Worldwide effort to crack the code of deadly childhood brain tumors
NCT ID NCT03101813
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study creates a central registry and tissue bank for people with DIPG or DMG, rare and aggressive brain tumors. Researchers will collect medical information, scans, and tumor samples from up to 1,500 patients of any age. The goal is to understand the biology of these tumors and help scientists worldwide develop better diagnoses and treatments.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 1,500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2012
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2047
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients of any age (living or deceased) with a diagnosis (either current or past) of a DIPG/DMG tumor.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients of any age (living or deceased) with a diagnosis (either current or past) of a DIPG/DMG tumor * Unless the patient is deceased, all patients and/or one parent or legal guardian must provide written informed consent as well as HIPAA/release of information consent.
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
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The official record
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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