NIH launches Long-Term GIST study to unlock tumor secrets

NCT ID NCT04557969

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study follows 400 people with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) to collect tumor tissue and blood samples for research. Participants are monitored every 6-12 months for up to 10 years before surgery, and then for 5 years after. The goal is to better understand the disease and support future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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