Gene hunt for rare cancers aims to unlock new treatments

NCT ID NCT02688517

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is looking at the genetic makeup of tumors from 1,100 people with rare or hard-to-treat cancers. By finding specific gene changes, researchers hope to better understand these cancers and identify potential new treatment options. The goal is to improve diagnosis and care for patients who currently have few effective therapies.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-••••

Locations

  • Bayshore Community Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Holmdel, New Jersey, 07733, United States

  • Jersey Shore Medical Center

    COMPLETED

    Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States

  • Morristown Medical Center

    COMPLETED

    Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States

  • Ocean Medical Center

    COMPLETED

    Brick, New Jersey, 08724, United States

  • Overlook Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Summit, New Jersey, 07902, United States

  • RWJBarnabas Health - Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City

    RECRUITING

    Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302, United States

    Contact

  • Riverview Medical Center

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Red Bank, New Jersey, 07701, United States

  • Riverview Medical Center/Booker Cancer Center

    COMPLETED

    Red Bank, New Jersey, 07701, United States

  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

    RECRUITING

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-••••

    Contact

  • Southern Ocean County Medical Center

    COMPLETED

    Manahawkin, New Jersey, 08050, United States

  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

    WITHDRAWN

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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