Comparison of Immune Response Following Surgical Management of Renal Tumors
Overview
Examine the effects of renal surgery on the immune system.
Study Type
- Study Type: Observational
- Study Design
- Time Perspective: Prospective
- Study Primary Completion Date: August 2006
Detailed Description
Prospective study examining the effects of different surgical procedures on immune function. This may have bearing on overall cancer specific recurrence and survival.
Participating in This Clinical Trial
Inclusion Criteria
- Kidney tumor patients scheduled for open or laparoscopic surgery Exclusion Criteria:
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Gender Eligibility: All
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: N/A
Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No
Investigator Details
- Lead Sponsor
- Emory University
- Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
- Principal Investigator: Kenneth Ogan, MD, Associate Professor – Emory University
- Overall Official(s)
- Kenneth Ogan, MD, Principal Investigator, Emory University
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