Evaluation of the Neurologic Assessment in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (pNANO)
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
This study aims to investigate a neurologic exam scale to provide an objective and more standard way to assess tumor response in pediatric patients with brain and spinal cord tumors.
Description
This study is designed to evaluate inter-observer variability of the pNANO scale when implemented during routine clinic visits for pediatric brain and spine tumor patients. Typically, during a routine clinic visit for patients with pediatric brain and spine tumors, a neurological examination is completed and documented by a provider in clinic notes under the section 'Physical examination', sub-heading 'Neurologic examination.' For this study, every participant will have neurologic examinations performed by 2 or 3 (if feasible), separate providers on the same day (patient's scheduled provider…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 1–17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * greater than or equal to 1 year old * must be seen in the pediatric clinic * Radiographic or histologic confirmation of a brain or spine tumor at the time of initial diagnosis * Patient or parent/guardian must be able to understand the consent and be willing to sign a written informed consent document according to institutional guidelines. Exclusion Criteria: * none specified
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestpNANO Assessment
pNANO assesses patient gait, strength, cerebellar function, visual fields, visual acuity, facial strength, level of consciousness, extraocular movement, dysarthria, and dysphagia The patient will be assessed by 2-3 different clinicians during each of 2 visits.
Location
- American Family Children's HospitalMadison, Wisconsin