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Scientists seek immune system clues from cancer patients and healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT03207854

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This research study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with cancer, blood disorders, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to study how the immune system changes during different treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy. By comparing samples from patients and healthy individuals, researchers hope to uncover new insights that could improve future treatments. The study is currently recruiting and involves no direct 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 research could help scientists understand how the immune system responds to different cancer treatments, potentially leading to better immunotherapies.
What could go wrong
This is a specimen collection study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and results may take years to translate into new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aplastic anemia autoimmune hemolytic anemia autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura cancer hematologic disorder hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm immune system disorder neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY SUBJECT HEMATOLOGIC AND LYMPHOCYTIC DISORDER HEMATOPOIETIC AND LYMPHOID CELL NEOPLASM IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDER MALIGNANT NEOPLASM

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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