No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,750 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients aged 18 and older with cancer to take part in a study that collects blood samples. The collected blood will help researchers understand immune response changes before and after chemotherapy.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years of age or older
I have a known or suspected cancer
I can understand and sign a consent form
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
confirm whether you qualify.
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This study will collect blood from patients with cancer to study the level of cells which decrease the immune response (suppressor cells) before and after chemotherapy. Patients 18 years of age and older with cancer may participate. This study does not involve treatment.
Participants will have about 50 ml (3 tablespoonfuls) of blood drawn. Depending on their condition, patients may be invited to …
This study will collect blood from patients with cancer to study the level of cells which decrease the immune response (suppressor cells) before and after chemotherapy. Patients 18 years of age and older with cancer may participate. This study does not involve treatment.
Participants will have about 50 ml (3 tablespoonfuls) of blood drawn. Depending on their condition, patients may be invited to enroll in a clinical research study involving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. Additional 40-ml blood samples may be drawn during the course of treatment.
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Patients with a known or suspected malignancy and healthy volunteers 18 years of age and older are eligible.
Performance status of ECOG 0, 1, 2, or 3 for admission to this protocol.
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
INCLU…
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Patients with a known or suspected malignancy and healthy volunteers 18 years of age and older are eligible.
Performance status of ECOG 0, 1, 2, or 3 for admission to this protocol.
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
INCLUSION FOR APHERESIS:
Note: Effective with Amendment CC, participants will no longer be asked to undergo apheresis. This content is being retained for historical reference.
Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 10 mg/dL and platelet count \> 75,000/mm(3)
Weight greater than 25 kg
HIV negative
Prothrombin Time - within normal limits
Partial Thromboplastin Time - within normal limits
Medically indicated central line in place or adequate peripheral venous access
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
None.
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