Brain Tissue Specimen Collection
Launched by VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · Jan 2, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Molecular Neurosurgical Tissue Bank will function as a tissue or specimen repository for biopsy specimens from patients (both adult and pediatric) undergoing brain surgery and brain procedures. Leftover tissue removed during the course of brain surgery will be collected and stored in neurosurgical laboratories for use in medical research that might be currently ongoing or for future research. In addition, blood and cerebral spinal fluid samples will also be collected and stored. Leftover cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) will be collected during standard of care procedures (lumbar punctures o...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Subjects having any type of brain surgery, where a specimen will be collected.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • none
About Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading academic medical center located in Nashville, Tennessee, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, VUMC integrates cutting-edge scientific inquiry with patient-centered care, supporting a diverse array of studies aimed at enhancing medical knowledge and improving treatment outcomes. With a robust infrastructure and a multidisciplinary team of experts, VUMC fosters collaboration across various fields, ensuring the highest standards of safety and ethical considerations in its research endeavors. Through its dedication to medical discovery and education, VUMC plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Reid C. Thompson, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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