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

NCT ID NCT04185935

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

MALIGNANT NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aultman Health Foundation
RECRUITING

Canton, Ohio, 44710, United States
Baylor College of Medicine/Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Cancer Center of Santa Barbara
RECRUITING

Santa Barbara, California, 93105, United States
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-West
RECRUITING

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001, United States
City of Hope Medical Center
RECRUITING

Duarte, California, 91010, United States
Clinica del Country
RECRUITING

Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Covenant Medical Center
RECRUITING

Lubbock, Texas, 79410, United States
Doctor's Hospital of Laredo
RECRUITING

Laredo, Texas, 78041, United States
Frederick Oncology Hematology Associates
RECRUITING

Frederick, Maryland, 21702, United States
Health Quest Medical Practice PC-Cardio Thoracic
RECRUITING

Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601, United States
Holy Cross Hospital
RECRUITING

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, United States
Hunterdon Medical Center
RECRUITING

Flemington, New Jersey, 08822, United States
Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasicas
RECRUITING

Lima, Lima 34, Peru
Instituto de Cancerologia Las Americas
RECRUITING

Medellín, Colombia
John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus
RECRUITING

Concord, California, 94520, United States
Kootenai Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Post Falls, Idaho, 83854, United States
Lovelace Medical Center-Downtown
RECRUITING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Lynn Regional Cancer Center - West
RECRUITING

Boca Raton, Florida, 33428, United States
Mercy Hospital
RECRUITING

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403, United States
Monterrey Institute of Technology-TecSalud
RECRUITING

Nuevo León, Mexico
Mount Kisco Medical Group at Northern Westchester Hospital
RECRUITING

Mount Kisco, New York, 10549-3417, United States
New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants
RECRUITING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, United States
Paoli Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING

Paoli, Pennsylvania, 19301, United States
Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital
RECRUITING

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110, United States
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital
RECRUITING

Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188, United States
Reading Hospital
RECRUITING

West Reading, Pennsylvania, 19611, United States
Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
RECRUITING

Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States
Saint Agnes Hospital/Agnesian Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 54935, United States
Saint Charles Health System
RECRUITING

Bend, Oregon, 97701, United States
Saint Joseph Hospital - Orange
RECRUITING

Orange, California, 92868, United States
Saint Jude Medical Center
RECRUITING

Fullerton, California, 92835, United States
Salvador Zubiran National Institute of Health Sciences and Nutrition
RECRUITING

Mexico City, Tlalpan, 14080, Mexico
Steward Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center
RECRUITING

Brighton, Massachusetts, 02135, United States
Suburban Hospital
RECRUITING

Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
Sutter Cancer Centers Radiation Oncology Services-Roseville
RECRUITING

Roseville, California, 95661, United States
The Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Amarillo, Texas, 79106, United States
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
University of Guadalajara
RECRUITING

Guadalajara, Jalisco, CP 44340, Mexico
University of Puerto Rico
RECRUITING

San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States

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