Molecular Analysis Of Solid Tumors (NCT01050296) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Molecular Analysis Of Solid Tumors
United States1,000 participantsStarted 2010-02-10
Plain-language summary
This study will prospectively characterize the molecular, cellular and genetic properties of primary and metastatic neuroblastoma, osteosarcoma, retinoblastoma, Ewing sarcoma family of tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, adrenocortical tumors and liver malignancies. These cell isolates will be used for gene expression array analysis, genomic analysis by \[SNP\] single nucleotide polymorphism chip, array \[CGH\] comparative genomic hybridization and next generation sequencing, and \[TEM\] transmission electron microscopy analysis. Additionally cell lines and orthotopic xenografts will be created from the obtained tumor specimens.
The specificity of TCRs will be examined by comparing paired TCR from peripheral blood and tumor infiltrating CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Epigenetic studies will be performed looking at the methylation profile of these cells and to investigate the anti-tumor T cell response both pre- and post-PD1 inhibition.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must have a suspected or known diagnosis of neuroblastoma, osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma family of tumor or soft tissue sarcoma based on the initial diagnostic workup and evidence of gross disease amenable to excision. Specimens may be collected at some or all of the following time points: initial biopsy, bone marrow aspiration procedures, tumor resection, and at time of possible relapse.
* Patients with a diagnosis of retinoblastoma based on initial diagnostic workup and who require enucleation may be enrolled if there is no active therapeutic or biologic protocol for retinoblastoma.
* The patient or his/her legal guardian, as appropriate, must provide written informed consent within 30 days of the removal of the first collection of tissue/bone marrow/blood sample for this protocol.
* The patient is being seen at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or at a collaborating institution.
* Patients must be less than or equal to 25 years old at the time of enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient is known to be Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV positive.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Perform analysis of gene expression profiles. [RNA] ribonucleic acid will be isolated from fresh frozen tumor specimens and hybridized to Affymetrix gene expression arrays.