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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
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who are undergoing a biopsy or surgery for cancer. Participants will provide tumor samples, normal tissue, and blood for research purposes.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years old or older
I am a good candidate for a biopsy or surgical procedure
You may not be able to join if
I have uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions
I am institutionalized or incarcerated
My tumor cannot be biopsied
The biopsy is more than minimal risk for me
I have significant bleeding problems
I have severely compromised heart or lung function
There is no safe way to reach my tumor for biopsy
I cannot cooperate or be positioned for the procedure
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Study goal is to collect tumor specimens that may inform cancer biology to eventually improve outcomes for patients with cancer. This proposal represents a highly collaborative effort to support cancer research with the goal of developing novel therapeutic strategies using patient derived preclinical models.
This study is being done to collect samples of tumor tissues, matched normal tissue when …
Study goal is to collect tumor specimens that may inform cancer biology to eventually improve outcomes for patients with cancer. This proposal represents a highly collaborative effort to support cancer research with the goal of developing novel therapeutic strategies using patient derived preclinical models.
This study is being done to collect samples of tumor tissues, matched normal tissue when possible, and approximately 50 mL of blood.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age and older
* Patient is a good medical candidate for a standard of care or research biopsy or surgical procedure to obtain tissue
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled concurrent illness including psychiatric illness, or situations that would limit compliance wit…
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age and older
* Patient is a good medical candidate for a standard of care or research biopsy or surgical procedure to obtain tissue
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled concurrent illness including psychiatric illness, or situations that would limit compliance with the study requirements or the ability to willingly give written informed consent
* Institutionalized or incarcerated patients
* Inaccessible tumor for biopsy or patient does not have tumor tissue available for research use
* Biopsy must not be considered more than minimal risk to the patient.
* Have a contraindication to percutaneous biopsy including:
1. Significant coagulopathy that cannot be adequately corrected.
2. Severely compromised cardiopulmonary function or hemodynamic instability.
3. Lack of a safe pathway to the lesion per the interventional radiologist.
4. Inability of the patient to cooperate with, or to be positioned for, the procedure.
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