Collecting brain tumor tissue samples for future research
Official title: Establishment of a UF Brain Tumor Tissue Bank: Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research
Run by University of Florida · NCT00811148 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting leftover brain tumor samples and related information to help researchers find better treatments and cures for brain tumors in the future.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gainesville, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 2006 |
| Main results expected | December 2030 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00811148 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children and adults scheduled for brain surgery to remove tumor tissue.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing brain surgery or do not have brain tumors will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This research initiative aims to gather and preserve brain tumor tissue samples to enhance future studies on brain tumors. The Florida Center for Brain Tumor Research will create a central repository for these samples, along with associated clinical information, to support innovative treatment development and improve biomedical research in Florida. The collected samples will include leftover tissue from surgeries, cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and responses to Quality of Life questionnaires, all of which will be accessible to researchers. The overarching goal is to facilitate advancements in brain tumor treatments and cures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved treatments and potential cures for brain tumors.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies involving tissue banks for cancer research have shown success in advancing treatment options, indicating that this approach is promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adults scheduled to undergo brain surgery to remove tumor tissue.
Where it's running
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maryam Rahman, MD — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Kim Foli, BS
- Email: kim.foli@neurosurgery.ufl.edu
- Phone: (352) 273-9000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.