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NCT00025714 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Study of Specimens Obtained During Epilepsy Surgery
A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 131
- Enrollment target
NCT00025714: Completed study, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
NCT00025714 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 131 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00025714 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 131 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will collect brain tissue samples for research purposes from patients undergoing surgery to treat epilepsy. The standard surgical procedure for medically intractable epilepsy i.e., epilepsy that cannot be controlled with medicine requires removal of more brain tissue than is needed for diagnostic study. This extra tissue, which would otherwise be discarded, will be used for research purposes. In addition, a blood vessel in the scalp, called the superficial temporal artery, is also normally cut during surgery, and a piece of this vessel will be taken for research use. Patients 4 years of age or older who undergo surgery for medically intractable epilepsy may be eligible for this study. Brain tissue collected under this protocol will be used for studies of brain cells in other diseases and of serotonin receptors. Any remaining brain tissue will be frozen for use in future research. The superficial temporal artery will be used for comparison with carotid arteries (a neck artery that supplies the brain) from patients with blockage of this blood vessel.
Primary Outcome
The goal of this protocol is to distribute human brain tissue samples to NINDS labs and collaborators.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 131 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-10-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-10-31 |
What the finished NCT00025714 record still lists
NCT00025714 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 131 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00025714 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00025714 about?
NCT00025714 is a clinical study titled "Study of Specimens Obtained During Epilepsy Surgery". This study will collect brain tissue samples for research purposes from patients undergoing surgery to treat epilepsy. The standard surgical procedure for medically intractable epilepsy i.e., epilepsy that cannot be controlled with medicine requires removal of more brain tissue than is needed for di...
What is the current status of trial NCT00025714?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 131 participants. The study started on 2001-10-10. Estimated completion is 2019-10-31.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00025714?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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