Scientists probe Osteosarcoma's drug resistance in 763-Patient study

NCT ID NCT00580385

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study analyzes tumor and blood samples from 763 people with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) to understand why some tumors resist chemotherapy. Researchers will test how cancer cells respond to drugs in the lab and look for genetic clues. The goal is to learn more about treatment resistance, not to test a new therapy.

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 doctors understand why some bone cancers resist chemotherapy, potentially leading to better treatment strategies in the future.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study using existing tumor samples, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings might not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone cancer neoplasm osteosarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States