Genetic Testing for Various Cancers

Molecular Testing for the MD Anderson Cancer Center Personalized Cancer Therapy Program

Recruiting Observational Study
Glioma Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm Malignant Solid Neoplasm Melanoma Sarcoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
12,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with certain types of cancer, like melanoma or glioma. Taking part involves providing tumor tissue samples for genetic testing to help find personalized treatment options.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with melanoma, glioma, or another specified cancer.
  • I can understand and sign a consent form.
  • I have enough archived tumor tissue available for testing.

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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About This Trial
This study performs standardized testing of tumor tissue samples to learn which genes are mutated (have changed) in order to provide personalized cancer therapy options to cancer patients at MD Anderson. This may help doctors use testing information on tumors to identify clinical trials that may be most relevant to patients. Researchers may also use the information learned from this study to devel…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have histologically, radiographic, or cytologically documented cancer, suspected glioma, sarcoma, melanoma or hematologic cancer. Patients with benign tumors may also be consented at the discretion of the attending physician if molecular profiling is felt to have…
Contacts

Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD

713-792-6940

fmeric@mdanderson.org

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