RecruitingNCT01005654

Prospective Comprehensive Molecular Analysis of Endocrine Neoplasms


Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Enrollment

2,415 participants

Start Date

Oct 7, 2009

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: * Endocrine neoplasms (tumors) are among the fastest growing tumors in incidence in the United States. Furthermore, it is often difficult to distinguish between benign or malignant tumors in cancers of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, and pancreas. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment options for patients who develop these kinds of cancer. * Researchers are interested in studying the molecular changes that are involved in endocrine cancer development and growth. To collect a sample of tumor specimens and healthy tissue for further study, researchers are specifically looking for samples from participants who are scheduled for surgery or biopsy on endocrine tumors. Objectives: \- To collect samples of precancerous, cancerous, and healthy tissue from individuals who are scheduled for surgery or biopsy of endocrine system tumors. Eligibility: \- Individuals who have a tumor in or around their thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, pancreas, or any neuroendocrine tissue, and are scheduled for surgery at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. Design: * Participants in this study will provide blood and urine samples prior to surgery. * During the surgery or biopsy, pieces of the tumor or precancerous growth and pieces of normal tissue near to the tumor will be removed for ongoing and future research. The rest of the tumor or growth will be sent for analysis. * After surgery, participants will receive routine care until discharge, and doctors will discuss possible treatment options. If there is an appropriate NIH protocol, participants may choose to be treated at the NIH. * After discharge, participants will return to the clinic for a routine postoperative check about 6 weeks following the operation, and then may be followed yearly at the Clinical Center or by phone.


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comprehensively analyzing tumor tissue from patients with endocrine tumors — cancers affecting hormone-producing glands such as the thyroid, adrenal gland, pancreas, or paraganglia — to discover new genetic and molecular features of these cancers. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 4 years or older - You have an endocrine tumor or pre-cancerous condition involving the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland, pancreas, or related glands, confirmed by imaging, blood tests, or biopsy - You are planning to have surgery or a biopsy as part of your standard care - You are in good physical health (ECOG performance status 0–2) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - There are no specific exclusion criteria for this study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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