Study of Blood and Cheek Cell Samples From Patients With Glioma (NCT01009307) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Study of Blood and Cheek Cell Samples From Patients With Glioma
United States1,709 participantsStarted 2001-10
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer. It may also help doctors predict how patients will respond to treatment.
PURPOSE: This research study is looking at blood and cheek cell samples from patients with glioma.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 120 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.
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Diagnosis of glioma
* Meets 1 of the following criteria:
* Participant in the Survival study of San Francisco Bay Area Adult Glioma Study (SFBAAGS) Series 1 and 2
* Treated by UCSF Neuro-Oncology Service; diagnosed between Nov. 1, 2001 and June 30, 2006 and seen between Aug. 1, 2002 and June 30, 2006
* Participant in SFBAAGS Series 3 (not seen at UCSF Neuro-Oncology Service) diagnosed between Nov. 1, 2001 and Oct. 31, 2004
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
* Not specified
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
* Not specified
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.