Sellar Masses: Clinical and Imaging Features With Correlation to Histopathology and Surgical Appr… (NCT07633860) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sellar Masses: Clinical and Imaging Features With Correlation to Histopathology and Surgical Approach
Yemen49 participantsStarted 2022-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the clinical spectrum of sellar masses, aiming to understand the correlation between the imaging features and the future surgical approach and histopathology results.
The main question it aims to answer is:
Does being both LMIC and conflict country change the global data!? Participants were included during a period of 3 years in a governmental hospital TMGH.
Who can participate
Age range
11 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this study has already been completed, would the findings about how imaging features match up with the actual tissue diagnosis be useful in planning my own evaluation or surgery?
2This trial looked at the relationship between pre-operative scans and what the tumor tissue actually turned out to be under the microscope — does that kind of research change how my doctor would interpret my MRI or CT results before recommending a surgical approach?
3Because this was an observational study rather than a treatment trial, does it produce any direct treatment options for me, or is its value mainly in improving diagnostic accuracy for patients like me going forward?
4Given that this study focused on sellar masses broadly, how confident is my care team in distinguishing my specific tumor type — such as a pituitary adenoma versus a craniopharyngioma or another lesion — based on imaging alone before any surgery?
5Would the surgical approach findings from this study, comparing imaging features to the actual procedure used, be relevant to a discussion about what kind of surgery might be most appropriate for my situation?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Correlation between pre-operative radiological features and definitive histopathological diagnosis.