Register for tracking leptomeningeal disease in Germany

Deutsches Meningeosis Neoplastica Register

University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT06146010

This study is setting up a database to track how leptomeningeal disease affects patients in Germany, including their treatments and any complications, to better understand the condition.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen (other)
Locations7 sites (Bonn and 6 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06146010 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter register aims to create a comprehensive database on the incidence and progression of leptomeningeal disease in Germany. It collects data on therapeutic measures and complications experienced by patients in real-world settings. Patients eligible for the register will provide informed consent, and their clinical data will be documented without any interventions or health risks involved. The register will utilize diagnostic findings and routine clinical practice letters from participating medical centers to gather information.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this register are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease who can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this register.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this register could enhance understanding of leptomeningeal disease and improve patient management strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While this register approach is observational and not novel, similar registries have successfully contributed to understanding disease patterns and treatment outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with leptomeningeal disease
* Written consent of the patient or legal guardian.
* Capacity to give consent or legal guardianship
* Age ≥ 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Lack of informed consent from the patient
* Lack of capacity to consent on the part of the person concerned or lack of legal guardianship
* Age \< 18 years

Where this trial is running

Bonn and 6 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Meningeal Neoplasms, Leptomeningeal Disease, Meningeosis Neoplastica

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.