Registry for patients with childhood brain tumors and related conditions
KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 Multicenter Registry for Patients With Childhood-onset Craniopharyngioma, Xanthogranuloma, Cysts of Rathke's Pouch, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Arachnoid Cysts
Klinikum Oldenburg gGmbH · NCT04158284
This study is collecting information about kids with brain tumors and related conditions to better understand their treatment and quality of life over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Day to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Klinikum Oldenburg gGmbH (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Oldenburg, Niedersachsen) |
| Trial ID | NCT04158284 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This registry aims to collect and analyze data on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients diagnosed with craniopharyngioma and other related conditions such as xanthogranuloma and pituitary adenoma. It focuses on patients aged 18 years or younger and seeks to improve understanding of these conditions over time. The data collected will help in assessing the quality of life and treatment outcomes for these patients. The study is observational and does not involve any specific interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients diagnosed with craniopharyngioma for the first time who are 18 years old or younger.
Not a fit: Patients diagnosed with craniopharyngioma after the age of 18 or those with different diagnoses will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of childhood brain tumors and improve treatment strategies, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on registries for childhood brain tumors have shown promise in improving patient care and outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with craniopharyngioma for the first time 2. Age at diagnosis 18 years or less of age 3. Agreement from patient's parents or legal guardian as well as the patient Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age at diagnosis over 18 years of age 2. Diagnosis different from craniopharyngioma
Where this trial is running
Oldenburg, Niedersachsen
- Klinikum Oldenburg — Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hermann L Mueller, MD
- Email: mueller.hermann@klinikum-oldenburg.de
- Phone: +49 441 403
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Craniopharyngioma, Obesity, Quality of life, Endocrinology, Oncology, Hypothalamus, Irradiation, Neurosurgery