Gene map of tumors could personalize cancer therapy
NCT ID NCT02215928
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick more effective treatments. Researchers will profile tumors from 100 adults with advanced, incurable cancer to see if they can find genetic changes that match existing drugs or clinical trials. The goal is to learn if this personalized approach is practical and leads to better outcomes than standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
genomic profiling (tumor DNA analysis)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that analyzing a tumor's genes helps doctors choose more effective treatments for each patient, moving toward personalized cancer care.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants. It may not prove that gene-guided treatment improves outcomes, and many patients may not have actionable genetic changes.
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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