Mayo clinic launches study to grow tumors in the lab
NCT ID NCT05324553
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collects tumor tissue, blood, and cheek swabs from 50 adults with cancer to create personalized 3D models in the lab. Researchers will analyze the genetics and drug responses of these models to find new treatment targets. The goal is to improve understanding of aggressive cancers and eventually develop better therapies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help scientists develop new drugs and personalized treatments for aggressive cancers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage tissue collection study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants or lead to new therapies.
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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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Apr 2022
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
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
Patient population includes anyone 18 years of age and older with cancer who are good medical candidates for standard of care or research biopsy or surgical procedure to obtain tissue.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Patient is a good medical candidate for a standard of care or research biopsy or surgical procedure to obtain tissue 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 * Institutionalized or incarcerated patients * Inaccessible tumor for biopsy or patient does not have tumor tissue available for research use * Biopsy must not be considered more than minimal risk to the patient. * Have a contraindication to percutaneous biopsy including: 1. Significant coagulopathy that cannot be adequately corrected. 2. Severely compromised cardiopulmonary function or hemodynamic instability. 3. Lack of a safe pathway to the lesion per the interventional radiologist. 4. 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
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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