Gastrointestinal Biomarkers in Tissue and Biological Fluid Samples From Colorectal Cancer Patients
Recruiting
Observational Study
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Precancerous Condition
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 5,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tissue, blood, urine, stool, and other biological fluids from patients with cancer and from healthy volunteers undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
PURPOSE: This research study is looking at gastrointestinal biomarkers in tissue and biological fluid samples from patients and participants und…
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Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy for diagnostic or screening purposes at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center or at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center AND
* Meets 1 of the following criteria:
* Diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, polyps, or inflammatory …
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