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NCT02747888 Hereditary Risk Factors for Thyroid Cancer

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NCT ID NCT02747888
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Condition Thyroid Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2016-03-01
Primary Completion 2029-03-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
•Referral to Genetic Counselor, if indicated

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2016-03-01 with a primary completion date of 2029-03-01.

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Brief Summary

Thyroid cancers can occur sporadically, but can also be found as tumors that cluster in families with other cancers or genetic syndromes. Researchers are studying thyroid cancer in children and families, with a particular interest in understanding genes and other factors that may put individuals at risk for developing thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules. * In this study, family and medical history information is collected alongside a blood or saliva sample for genetic studies. * Individuals with a past or present childhood thyroid cancer/nodule or a thyroid cancer suspected to be inherited in their family are invited to participate.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Individual pediatric patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s). * Individual adult patient with current or previous known or suspected thyroid cancer or nodule(s) if they come from a family with a high suspicion of hereditary cancer (as below). * Individuals from families with a high suspicion of hereditary thyroid cancer: * Families with a current or previous diagnosis of a thyroid cancer/nodule occurring in childhood (\<18 years old). * Families with a high suspicion of hereditary thyroid cancer/nodules other than above to include: * Families with thyroid cancer in multiple individuals * Families with thyroid cancer and a known genetic syndrome * Families with thyroid cancer and a suspected genetic syndrome (e.g. multiple childhood cancers in the family, multiple primary cancers, multiple endocrinopathies, etc.) Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to give informed consent. * Individuals who are unable to complete study materials.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Junne Kamihara, MD, PhD

✉ junne_kamihara@dfci.harvard.edu

📞 617.632.3044

Principal Investigator

Junne Kamihara, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02747888 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Thyroid Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02747888 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02747888 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at junne_kamihara@dfci.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02747888 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02747888 clinical trial?

NCT02747888 is sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The principal investigator is Junne Kamihara, MD, PhD at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.

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