Studying Gene Expression in Samples From Younger Patients With Neuroblastoma (NCT01553448) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Studying Gene Expression in Samples From Younger Patients With Neuroblastoma
75 participantsStarted 2012-03
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tumor 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 find better ways to treat cancer.
PURPOSE: This research trial studies gene expression in samples from younger patients with neuroblastoma.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Tissue samples and matched plasma samples available from 1 of the following groups:
* Patients with low-stage (International Neuroblastoma Staging System \[INSS\] stage 1 or 2) neuroblastoma (NBL)
* Patients with advanced-stage (INSS stage 3 or 4) NBL
* Patients with stage 4S NBL
* Clinical and/or outcome data associated with the tissue and plasma samples including INSS stage, age, MYCN amplification status, chromosomal alterations, and 5-year survival, if known
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
* Not specified
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
* Not specified
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
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?
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What they're measuring
1
Expression of TβRIII in the neuroblastic tumor and stroma of patients with advanced-stage NBL
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Correlation between TβRIII levels and TGF-β signaling correlate with NBL stage, tumor stroma content, surface TβRIII expression, and TGF-β signaling