Can your genes raise your risk for blood cancer? a new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT00626496

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at families where at least two living blood relatives have a blood cancer like lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers want to understand how genetics and environmental factors contribute to these cancers. The goal is to identify inherited risks that could lead to better prevention or early detection. The study is observational and does not test any treatment.

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 could help identify genetic factors that increase risk for blood cancers, potentially leading to better screening or prevention strategies for at-risk families.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to find meaningful genetic links, and results might not apply to people without a strong family history.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia B-cell neoplasm lymphoma, non-Hodgkin, familial non-Hodgkin lymphoma persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis plasma cell myeloma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOCYTIC, CHRONIC, B-CELL LYMPHOMA, B-CELL LYMPHOMA, NON-HODGKIN MONOCLONAL B-CELL LYMPHOCYTOSIS MULTIPLE MYELOMA

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Locations

Mayo Clinic
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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