Scientists probe mystery of cancers that vanish without treatment
NCT ID NCT03728842
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study collects blood samples from 19 adults with metastatic melanoma or kidney cancer that shrank without treatment. Researchers want to study the immune system's role in this rare event. Participants give blood and share medical history, but no treatment is given. The goal is to learn how the body fights these cancers naturally.
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Indiana University Simon Cancer Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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