Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells Clinical Assay in Finding Kidney Cancer (NCT02664883) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells Clinical Assay in Finding Kidney Cancer
United States37 participantsStarted 2015-09-08
Plain-language summary
This pilot research trial studies the use of the Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells Clinical Assay in finding and monitoring kidney cancer. Studying samples of blood and urine from patients with kidney cancer in the laboratory may aid doctors in the early detection of cancer, monitor tumor response to therapy, detect the presence of occult spreading of disease, and identify early return of disease.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects enrolled in this study must meet one of the 3 following criteria:
* Group 1: Healthy individual with no history of cancer or hematuria
* Group 2: Subject with a diagnosis of localized renal cell carcinoma (by imaging and eventual pathology) scheduled to undergo nephrectomy
* Group 3: Subject with a diagnosis of metastatic renal cell cancer(by imaging and eventual pathology) who is scheduled to begin a new systemic therapy
* Any type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC); any prior therapy
* Performance status: 0-3
* Leukocytes \>= 3,000/mcL (frequently used - numbers listed are examples, investigator should modify as needed)
* Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1,500/mcL (frequently used - numbers listed are examples, investigator should modify as needed)
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* For normal subject arm: no evidence of cancer or hematuria
* For localized RCC arm: no evidence of metastatic disease, second cancer, prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered more than 4 weeks earlier
* For metastatic RCC arm: no evidence of second cancer, prior chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 4 weeks prior to entering the study or those who have not recovered from adverse events due to agents administered more than 4 weeks earlier
* For all subjects: uncontrolled intercurrent ill…
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
1
Change in MDSC level in patients with known metastatic renal cell carcinoma who undergo systemic treatment
Timeframe: Baseline to after 4 months of systemic treatment
2
Change in MDSC level in patients with localized renal cell carcinoma who undergo nephrectomy