Scientists track BAP1 gene carriers to uncover cancer origins

NCT ID NCT03830229

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study follows people with inherited BAP1 gene mutations, which raise the risk of mesothelioma and other cancers. Researchers will track participants over time with exams, scans, and genetic testing to see how and when cancers develop. The goal is to better understand cancer risk in these families, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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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 study could reveal how BAP1 mutations lead to cancer, helping identify who is at risk and when to screen.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct medical benefits, and results may take many years.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mesothelioma

As listed by the trial registrant

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