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Children's Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) Collection

The purpose of this study is to collect samples from people with abnormal cell growth or a related condition, including brain and nervous system tumors. This study will help researchers understand the causes of the abnormal cell growth in the brain and nervous system, which may help us develop new treatments.

Age & Gender

0 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

The study may involve one visit or a self-collection of samples if a blood sample, saliva, stool, urine, or buccal sample was not obtained at the time of your surgery. Your participation will last indefinitely with possibly one extra visit as mentioned.

In-person visits:
1

Total length of participation:
Indefinitely

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You had or have abnormal cell growth or related conditions of the nervous system tumors
You are undergoing, or underwent, clinical surgery for the abnormal cell growth or related conditions or deceased
You are biological parent or biological relative of a child that is participating in the study.

Not eligible if:

You have no diagnosis of abnormal cell growth or related conditions of the nervous system

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Lineberger Clinical Research
cancerclinicaltrials@med.unc.edu
(919) 966-4432

Primary Visit Location

UNC Hospitals / UNC Medical Center
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

David Kram
LCCC - Clinical Trials

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Brain, Head, Nervous System
Cancer (Brain and Other Nervous System, Pediatric Cancers)
Child and Teen Health
Parents of Children

IRB Number

23-1138

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