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NCT00067067 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Investigating Endothelial Precursor Cells (EPCs)

A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Completed
Registry status
84
Enrollment target

NCT00067067 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 84 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00067067 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

COMPLETED
Registry status
84 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Recent studies suggest that cells in the bone marrow-endothelial precursor cells (EPCs)-can provide a blood supply to cancerous tumors. The purpose of this study is to collect brain tumor and blood samples to look for these EPCs in the samples and analyze the growth signals that may help blood vessels to grow in tumors. Researchers will study the following in the samples: 1) the number of blood vessels in the tumor; 2) the levels of growth factors in the tumor and blood; 3) the levels of circulating EPCs in the blood; and 4) the changes in the genes and proteins in the blood and tumor that influence growth factor levels. Participants will be 18 years of age or older and have evidence of a brain tumor that requires surgery. From this surgery they will donate blood and tumor samples. Participants will have follow-up visits 4 to 8 weeks after surgery, then at 3-month intervals for two-and-one-half years, then at 6-month intervals thereafter. At these visits, participants will undergo a physical exam, a brain scan, and blood work.

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 84 participants
Start Date 2003-08
Est. Completion 2004-10

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00067067

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00067067 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 84 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00067067 about?

NCT00067067 is a clinical study titled "Investigating Endothelial Precursor Cells (EPCs)". Recent studies suggest that cells in the bone marrow-endothelial precursor cells (EPCs)-can provide a blood supply to cancerous tumors. The purpose of this study is to collect brain tumor and blood samples to look for these EPCs in the samples and analyze the growth signals that may help blood vess...

What is the current status of trial NCT00067067?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 84 participants. The study started on 2003-08. Estimated completion is 2004-10.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00067067?

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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