Could your genes hold the key to cancer risk? scientists investigate families

NCT ID NCT04185935

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at genetic and behavioral factors that might influence cancer development and outcomes. It involves people with a personal or family history of cancer, who provide samples like blood, saliva, or urine. The goal is to better understand inherited cancer risks and find biomarkers for future studies.

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 identify genetic markers that predict cancer risk, helping to guide future screening and prevention strategies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and findings may take years to translate into clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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  • Aultman Health Foundation

    RECRUITING

    Canton, Ohio, 44710, United States

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  • Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Cancer Center of Santa Barbara

    RECRUITING

    Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States

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  • Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-West

    RECRUITING

    Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States

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  • City of Hope Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

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  • Clinica del Country

    RECRUITING

    Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

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  • Covenant Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lubbock, Texas, 79410, United States

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  • Doctor's Hospital of Laredo

    RECRUITING

    Laredo, Texas, 78041, United States

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  • Frederick Oncology Hematology Associates

    RECRUITING

    Frederick, Maryland, 21702, United States

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  • Health Quest Medical Practice PC-Cardio Thoracic

    RECRUITING

    Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601, United States

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  • Holy Cross Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, United States

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  • Hunterdon Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Flemington, New Jersey, 08822, United States

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  • Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasicas

    RECRUITING

    Lima, Lima 34, Peru

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  • Instituto de Cancerologia Las Americas

    RECRUITING

    Medellín, Colombia

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  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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  • John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus

    RECRUITING

    Concord, California, 94520, United States

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  • Kootenai Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Post Falls, Idaho, 83854, United States

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  • Lovelace Medical Center-Downtown

    RECRUITING

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States

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  • Lynn Regional Cancer Center - West

    RECRUITING

    Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States

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  • Mercy Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403, United States

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  • Monterrey Institute of Technology-TecSalud

    RECRUITING

    Nuevo León, Mexico

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  • Mount Kisco Medical Group at Northern Westchester Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Mount Kisco, New York, 10549-3417, United States

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  • New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants

    RECRUITING

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, United States

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  • Paoli Memorial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Paoli, Pennsylvania, 19301, United States

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  • Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, United States

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  • ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188, United States

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  • Reading Hospital

    RECRUITING

    West Reading, Pennsylvania, 19611, United States

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  • Rush University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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  • Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States

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  • Saint Agnes Hospital/Agnesian Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935, United States

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  • Saint Charles Health System

    RECRUITING

    Bend, Oregon, 97701, United States

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  • Saint Joseph Hospital - Orange

    RECRUITING

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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  • Saint Jude Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Fullerton, California, 92835, United States

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  • Salvador Zubiran National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition

    RECRUITING

    Mexico City, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico

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  • Steward Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Brighton, Massachusetts, 02135, United States

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  • Suburban Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States

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  • Sutter Cancer Centers Radiation Oncology Services-Roseville

    RECRUITING

    Roseville, California, 95661, United States

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  • The Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States

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  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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  • University of Guadalajara

    RECRUITING

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, CP 44340, Mexico

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  • University of Puerto Rico

    RECRUITING

    San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico

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  • Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States

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