Mayo clinic hunts for hidden cancer clues in DNA and proteins
NCT ID NCT05530759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at DNA and protein changes in tumor samples from 50 adults with aggressive or metastatic cancer. Researchers aim to find new markers for diagnosis and potential drugs. Participants provide blood, cheek swabs, and tissue from standard biopsies or surgeries.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2022
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants will be identified internally through provider referrals most commonly from providers in Medical Oncology.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (or the legally authorized representative/guardian signing on behalf of the participant) must understand and provide written informed consent prior to initiation of any study-specific procedures * \>= 18 years of age * Patients must have a diagnosis of confirmed malignancy * Patient is a good medical candidate for a standard of care biopsy or surgical procedure to obtain tissue or has archival tissue available for analysis Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled concurrent illness including psychiatric illness, or situations that would limit compliance with the study requirements or the ability to willingly give written informed consent * Inaccessible tumor for biopsy or patient does not have tumor tissue available for research use * Biopsy must not be considered to be more than minimal risk to the patient. Contraindications to percutaneous biopsy: * Significant coagulopathy that cannot be adequately corrected * Severely compromised cardiopulmonary function or hemodynamic instability * Lack of a safe pathway to the lesion * Inability of the patient to cooperate with, or to be positioned for, the procedure
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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