Gene hunt for rare cancers aims to unlock new treatments
NCT ID NCT02688517
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This research study is looking at the genetic makeup of tumors from 1,100 people with rare or hard-to-treat cancers. By analyzing blood and tissue samples, scientists hope to find specific gene changes that could lead to better diagnosis and more effective treatments. The goal is to understand which genetic mutations are most common in these cancers and how they might be targeted with existing or new therapies.
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Bayshore Community Hospital
COMPLETEDHolmdel, New Jersey, 07733, United States
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Jersey Shore Medical Center
COMPLETEDNeptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States
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Morristown Medical Center
COMPLETEDMorristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States
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Ocean Medical Center
COMPLETEDBrick, New Jersey, 08724, United States
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Overlook Hospital
COMPLETEDSummit, New Jersey, 07902, United States
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RWJBarnabas Health - Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City
RECRUITINGJersey City, New Jersey, 07302, United States
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Riverview Medical Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGRed Bank, New Jersey, 07701, United States
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Riverview Medical Center/Booker Cancer Center
COMPLETEDRed Bank, New Jersey, 07701, United States
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
RECRUITINGNew Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, United States
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Southern Ocean County Medical Center
COMPLETEDManahawkin, New Jersey, 08050, United States
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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
WITHDRAWNMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States