Status:

COMPLETED

Laboratory Study of Early Tumor Markers in the Peripheral Blood of Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients

Lead Sponsor:

University of Florida

Conditions:

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-89 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if tumor cells can be detected in the blood of patients diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Detailed Description

Despite aggressive therapies, Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) is rapidly fatal. GBMs are increasingly recognized for occasionally metastasizing through the peripheral blood to distant locations. This re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18 to 89 years of age
  • Weight of at least 110 pounds
  • Able to provide informed consent for self

Exclusion

  • Patients with active malignant tumors other than GBM

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01135875

Start Date

October 1 2009

End Date

April 1 2013

Last Update

October 17 2013

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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610