WithdrawnNot Applicable

Collecting and Storing Blood Samples From Patients With Cancer

Stopped: Will be replaced by honest broker program

0Started 2004-03

Plain-language summary

RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of blood from patients with cancer to test in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future. PURPOSE: This research study is collecting and storing blood samples from patients with cancer.

Who can participate

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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: * Histologically or cytologically confirmed malignancy or bone marrow disorder (i.e., myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative syndrome, or aplastic anemia) * Must be undergoing treatment or planning to undergo treatment at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: * Not specified PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: * See Disease Characteristics

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

DNA repository for long-term storage of DNA obtained from patients treated at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Timeframe: Indefinite

Investigative mechanism to allow correlations between genetic polymorphisms and clinical outcomes

Timeframe: Indefinite

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00900120

SponsorUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-05

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Who can participate

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.