Scientists dive deep into thymic tumors to unlock new clues
NCT ID NCT05558644
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at thymic epithelial tumors, a rare type of cancer in the chest. Researchers will collect tumor and blood samples from 50 patients during surgery to analyze the immune cells and genetic changes in the tumors. The goal is to better understand the disease and identify possible targets for future treatments.
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 reveal new genetic targets for treating thymic epithelial tumors, potentially leading to better therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It is not testing a treatment, so no direct benefit is expected.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- 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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Aug 2023
- Expected to finish
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Oct 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.
- 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: 1. Patient with suspicion of localised thymic epithelial tumour. 2. Age ≥ 18 years. 3. Treatment-naïve patient for this disease. 4. Patient with an indication for thymectomy and thymomectomy in one of the partner centers. 5. Signed informed consent form of the patient. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy. 2. No social security affiliation. 3. Person under legal protection. 4. Other neoplasia in progress or cured within the last 3 years (except for operated carcinoma in situ).
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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 places running it
3 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital FOCH
RECRUITINGSuresnes, France
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Institut Curie Paris
RECRUITINGParis, France
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Institut Mutualiste Montsouris
RECRUITINGParis, France
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