Scientists seek cancer samples to unlock immune secrets
NCT ID NCT01313442
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study collects blood and tumor samples from people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as stomach, liver, or colon cancer. Researchers want to learn how the immune system responds to these cancers. Participants give samples over several visits but receive no treatment as part of this study.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 550 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2011
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Primary Clinical
- 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: * Individuals 18 years of age and older * Individuals with a diagnosis of cancer * Individuals must be able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document EXCLUSION CRITERIA: -None
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
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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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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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