Registry for patients with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and Diffuse Midline Glioma

International Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)/Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) Registry and Repository

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · NCT03101813

This study is creating a registry to collect information and tissue samples from patients with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and Diffuse Midline Glioma to help improve how these tumors are diagnosed and treated.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati (other)
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Trial IDNCT03101813 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This registry aims to collect clinical information and tumor tissue samples from patients diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG). By establishing a central repository, researchers will gather data on the biology of these tumors to improve diagnosis and treatment methods. The registry will include both newly diagnosed and previously diagnosed patients, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the disease. Data collected will include clinical, demographic, radiological, and pathological information, facilitating future research collaborations.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry include patients of any age with a current or past diagnosis of DIPG or DMG.

Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of DIPG or DMG will not benefit from participation in this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with DIPG and DMG.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on tumor registries have shown success in advancing research and treatment options for similar conditions.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients of any age (living or deceased) with a diagnosis (either current or past) of a DIPG/DMG tumor
* Unless the patient is deceased, all patients and/or one parent or legal guardian must provide written informed consent as well as HIPAA/release of information consent.

Where this trial is running

Cincinnati, Ohio

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.

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Conditions: Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant, Diffuse Midline Glioma

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.