S0120, Studying Blood and Bone Marrow Samples From Patients With Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undeter… (NCT00900263) | Clinical Trial Compass
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S0120, Studying Blood and Bone Marrow Samples From Patients With Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance, Multiple Myeloma, or Plasmacytoma
United States375 participantsStarted 2002-06
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and bone marrow in the laboratory from patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, multiple myeloma, or plasmacytoma may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to these diseases. It may also help doctors predict how patients will respond to treatment.
PURPOSE: This research study is looking at blood and bone marrow samples from patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, multiple myeloma, or plasmacytoma.
Who can participate
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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Diagnosis of one of the following plasmaproliferative diseases:
* Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
* Asymptomatic multiple myeloma
* Solitary plasmacytoma
* Other plasma cell dyscrasias
* Disease does not require therapy
* Willing to submit research samples for gene expression analysis and immunologic assessment
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Age
* Not specified
Performance status
* Zubrod 0-2
Life expectancy
* Not specified
Hematopoietic
* Not specified
Hepatic
* Not specified
Renal
* Not specified
Other
* No other malignancy within the past 2 years except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, or adequately treated stage I or II cancer from which the patient is currently in complete remission
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
Biologic therapy
* No prior biologic therapy for this disease
Chemotherapy
* No prior chemotherapy for this disease
Endocrine therapy
* No prior endocrine therapy for this disease
Radiotherapy
* No prior radiotherapy for this disease
Surgery
* No prior surgery for this disease
Other
* Prior or concurrent bisphosphonates allowed
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?
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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.