Looking at How Blood and Tissue Samples Help Understand Cancer
NCT00026884 · RecruitingThis trial is looking at how collecting blood and tissue samples can help researchers understand cancers such as kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer. It aims to find out more about the genes that cause these types of cancer. By studying these samples, scientists hope to improve future treatments and understand how to better care for patients with these conditions.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 1 location in the United States. It is currently recruiting.
United States1 location · 1 recruiting
- National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesda, MarylandRecruiting
Who can join
Anyone aged 2 years or older can join, including men and women. You can participate if you have been diagnosed with cancer or if you are suspected of having cancer. Family members of people with certain inherited cancers can also join. The trial team will check to make sure everyone meets the eligibility requirements.
What happens during the trial
Participants will visit the Urologic Oncology Branch for screening. Blood and urine samples may be collected. If participants have surgery, both normal and cancerous tissues may be taken during the procedure. The trial includes family members of those with cancer or inherited cancer risks. Everyone's samples will be used for research to improve understanding of cancer.
The trial team
The trial is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Dr. W. Marston Linehan leads the study at NCI. They work to understand urologic cancers better.
Important dates
This trial started on March 12, 1998, and is still recruiting new participants. It is expected to continue until June 16, 2026.
Additional information
The trial ID is NCT00026884. It is an observational study, which means it is looking at how things are without changing any treatments. The study is not about a specific drug or device approved by the FDA. About 5,950 participants are expected to take part.
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