Overview

Pediatric Solid Tumor Metabolism [A Prospective Study Exploring Metabolism of Solid Tumors in Pediatrics]

Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-11-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
To explore metabolic phenotypes of children with extra-cranial solid tumors and compare these with their histopathological and genetic alterations to discover potential novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve outcomes in children with high risk disease.
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Tanya Watt
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Suspected malignancy

- Age ≤ 26 years and being cared for at Children's Medical Center

- Ability to undergo standard of care diagnostic procedure, including biopsy or
resection of the tumor, in the OR or IR at CMC

Exclusion Criteria:

- Poorly controlled diabetes

- Any other medical condition that prevents administration of glucose