Hunt for thyroid cancer genes begins in 1,200 families

NCT ID NCT02776969

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study aims to find genetic changes that make some families more likely to develop papillary thyroid cancer. Researchers will analyze DNA from 1,200 people, including those with the cancer and their relatives. The goal is to better understand inherited risk, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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