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Treating Colorectal Cancer: Finding New Markers in Tissue and Fluid Samples

NCT00899626 · Recruiting
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About this trial

This study looks at samples from patients with colorectal cancer and others undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy. The goal is to find new markers in tissues and bodily fluids that could help doctors understand cancer better. Researchers hope to develop new ways to screen for these cancers based on what they find.

Locations and contact

This trial is running at 2 locations in the United States. All of them are currently recruiting.

United States2 locations · 2 recruiting
  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TennesseeRecruiting
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - NashvilleNashville, TennesseeRecruiting
Who to ask about joining
Kristen K Ciombor, MD6159368422kristen.k.ciombor@vumc.org
Keeli B Lewis, BSkeeli.b.lewis@vumc.org
Who can join

Adults aged 18 and older can join this study if they are undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy at specific medical centers. Participants must have a diagnosis or history of gastrointestinal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease. Everyone must be able to give informed consent and not have any bleeding disorders.

What happens during the trial

Participants will provide samples of tissue and bodily fluids during their medical procedures. These samples will be tested to find new cancer markers. The study will follow participants for up to 5 years to see if these markers can help predict outcomes.

The trial team

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is leading this study, with collaboration from the National Cancer Institute.

Important dates

The study started in June 2002 and is expected to finish in October 2045. It is currently recruiting new participants.

Additional information

This is a non-drug study with an estimated 5,000 participants. It is not FDA-regulated. The trial ID is NCT00899626.

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