RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03818412

Circulating Tumor DNA in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Circulating Tumor DNA Detection in Soft Tissue Sarcoma (DNA-TSAR)


Sponsor

University Health Network, Toronto

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jan 17, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This research study will collect blood and tumor tissue samples from patients with soft tissue sarcoma to look at circulating tumor deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). When tumor cells are damaged or die, DNA from the tumor cells are released into the blood stream as the cells break down. This is called circulating tumor DNA. Circulating tumor DNA is an important biomarker that may be used in cancer detection, prediction of treatment response, and disease monitoring.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether tiny fragments of cancer DNA floating in the blood (called "circulating tumor DNA" or ctDNA — like a liquid biopsy) can be used to monitor soft tissue sarcoma (cancer in muscles, fat, or connective tissue) and detect early signs of recurrence after treatment. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years or older - You have been diagnosed with a specific high-risk soft tissue sarcoma (liposarcoma, leiomyosarcoma, or undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma) in the limbs or abdomen - Tissue from your original biopsy is available for research - Your doctor has recommended pre- or post-surgery radiation therapy combined with surgery aimed at curing the cancer - You are in generally good health **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your tumor is non-cancerous (benign) - You have had another cancer within the past 5 years (with some exceptions for minor skin cancers) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREArchival tumor tissue collection and blood draws

Archival tumor tissue will be collected for testing of circulating tumor DNA. Blood draws will be taken for testing of circulating tumor DNA.


Locations(1)

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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