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NCT00471978 DNA Analysis of Blood and Tissue from Patients with Lung Cancer

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NCT ID NCT00471978
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Massachusetts General Hospital
Condition Lung Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment Not disclosed
Start Date 2005-09
Primary Completion 2026-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 120 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

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Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer. It may also help the study of cancer in the future. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is analyzing the DNA in blood and tissue samples from patients with lung cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Patient: * Newly diagnosed primary lung cancer * Patient at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) or Boston Medical Center Cancer Center PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: * Not specified PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: * Not specified EXCLUSIONS: Vulnerable populations are excluded. Patients with metastasis from another site to lung or mesothelioma are excluded.

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

David C. Christiani, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT00471978 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 120 Years, studying Lung Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT00471978 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT00471978 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Massachusetts General Hospital to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT00471978 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States, Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT00471978 clinical trial?

NCT00471978 is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. The principal investigator is David C. Christiani, MD at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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