Permission to Collect Blood Over Time for Research (NCT00767234) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Permission to Collect Blood Over Time for Research
Stopped: Accrual issues - Low Accrual
United States104 participantsStarted 2008-08
Plain-language summary
To determine whether biomarkers assessed in blood samples can be used to detect individuals at risk for developing blood clots or worsening of their underlying disease. The ultimate goal of the study is to identify key biomarkers derived from blood that are most characteristic and informative of individuals who will go on to develop a clotting complication.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female, \>= 18 years old. There are no ethnic restrictions.
* Active cancers of the GI tract (gastroesophageal, colorectal, or pancreatic-biliary) that have completed TNM staging by the American Joint Committee on Cancer; stage III disease if diagnosed within 2 months and all stage IV disease
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
* Existing staging CT imaging study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy \< 6 months
* History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE)
* Known pregnancy or positive urine pregnancy test in pre-menopausal women
* On anticoagulant therapy (heparin, warfarin, direct thrombin inhibitors)
* No CT imaging studies, or contraindications to undergoing CT imaging
* Existing or anticipated need for a tunneled central venous catheter
* Clinic visitation to Stanford Cancer center for secondary consultation purposes only
* Inability to give informed consent
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.