Post Mortem Tissue Donation of Pediatric Tumor Tissues and Cells

Recruiting Observational Study
Pediatric Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Other
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About This Trial

The objective of this study is to utilize all donated pediatric tumor tissues and cells obtained from autopsy to prospectively develop novel patient derived orthotopic xenograft (PDOX) mouse models as well as in vitro cell culture model systems for pediatric cancers, and also provide tissue samples to other researchers and organizations (eg, CBTN, DIPG Registry, COG).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients with cancer and non-cancer tumor types (solid, liquid, neuro-oncology) * Signed consent for post mortem tissue donation and autopsy Exclusion Criteria: * Signed consent for post mortem tissue donation and autopsy not obtained
Contacts

Angela Waanders, MD

312-227-4090

awaanders@luriechildrens.org

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Melissa Williams, BA

312-227-3893

mjwilliams@luriechildrens.org

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