Massive study aims to uncover hidden triggers of blood cancers

NCT ID NCT01728402

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is collecting blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from 5,000 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic abnormalities that cause cancer cells to grow. The goal is to understand why these cancers develop so that future treatments can be more effective and less harsh.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this research could reveal the root causes of blood cancers, pointing toward more targeted and effective treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to translate findings into actual therapies, and many discoveries do not lead to new drugs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute leukemia lymphoproliferative syndrome myelodysplastic syndrome Myelodysplastic Syndromes Myeloproliferative Disorders myeloproliferative neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States