Evaluation for NCI Surgery Branch Clinical Research Protocols (NCT00001823) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation for NCI Surgery Branch Clinical Research Protocols
United States7,000 participantsStarted 1999-07-11
Plain-language summary
Background:
The National Cancer Institute Surgery Branch (NCI-SB) has developed experimental therapies that involve taking white blood cells from patients' tumor or from their blood, growing them in the laboratory in large numbers, and then giving the cells back to the patient.
Objective:
This study will allow patients to under screening and evaluation for participation in NC-SB Protocols.
Eligibility:
Patients 18 years or older must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for an NCI-SB treatment protocol.
Design
Patients will undergo testing and evaluations as required by the appropriate NCI-SB treatment protocol.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
* INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Age \>= 18 years.
Patient suspected of having, or with biopsy proven, malignant disease.
Patient is able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document.
Patient is being evaluated for treatment on an NCI-SB protocols.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Women of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant because of the potentially dangerous effects of some of the screening procedures (e.g., nuclear medicine or other imaging scans) on the fetus.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of individuals suitable for NCI Surgery Branch clinical research protocols
Timeframe: 25 Years
2
Frequency of HLA type, gene specific mutations, or expression of neoantigens in malignant tumors