Blood clues could unlock new ewing sarcoma treatments

NCT ID NCT07685405

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examines blood samples from people with Ewing sarcoma to find circulating biomarkers—substances that might signal the presence or behavior of the cancer. Researchers will compare samples from patients and healthy volunteers to identify markers that could help validate new treatments. The goal is to lay groundwork for more targeted therapies in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new ways to detect or treat Ewing sarcoma by using blood-based markers.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 16 participants, so findings may not apply broadly or lead directly to treatments.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 16 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study aims to enroll patients of any gender who are being treated at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute in the following departments: Orthopedic and Traumatology Clinic III (with a primary focus on oncology), General and Thoracic Surgery (for both cancer and non-cancer patients), and Osteoncology, Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas, and Innovative Therapies (for cancer patients only).

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion criteria for cancer patients * Male and female patients of any age diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. * Signed, study-specific informed consent form for the BIOVES study (cancer patients) Inclusion criteria for non-cancer patients * Male and female patients of legal age without a cancer diagnosis. * Signed, study-specific informed consent form for the BIOVES study (non-cancer patients) Exclusion Criteria: Patients who do not meet all inclusion criteria \-

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli Laboratorio di Ricerc Oncologica e Genomica funzioanle

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, BO, 40136, Italy

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