Scientists hunt for testicular cancer genes in families

NCT ID NCT00034424

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

Summary

This study aims to understand why testicular cancer sometimes runs in families. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information from about 750 people in families with multiple cases of testicular cancer. No treatment is given; the goal is to find genes that increase risk and learn more about the disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior germ cell tumor intratubular embryonal carcinoma testicular cancer testicular germ cell tumor

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States