Can your genes raise your risk for blood cancer? a new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT00626496
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at families where at least two living blood relatives have a blood cancer like lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers want to understand how genetics and environmental factors contribute to these cancers. The goal is to identify inherited risks that could lead to better prevention or early detection. The study is observational and does not test any treatment.
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 could help identify genetic factors that increase risk for blood cancers, potentially leading to better screening or prevention strategies for at-risk families.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take years to find meaningful genetic links, and results might not apply to people without a strong family history.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 3,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2004
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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
Adults over the age of 18 who have a family history of a blood or lymph node disorder.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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.
At least 2 living, blood related relatives, affected with a lymphoproliferative disorder.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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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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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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