RecruitingNot Applicable

Identification of Biomarkers for Patients with Vascular Anomalies

United States1,000 participantsStarted 2015-04

Plain-language summary

The study will use blood (serum and plasma) and tissue obtained from participants undergoing prescribed surgical resection of vascular anomalies of interest proposed in this study. The study will also use blood (serum and plasma) and tissue collected and stored in a tissue bank maintained by the Department of Hematology/Oncology.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient having labs drawn as standard of care will have blood drawn for the study if consented/ assented. * All patients who are undergoing a surgical procedure or sclerotherapy are currently consented for participation in the tissue bank. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A

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

Correlation of Biomarkers with Differential Diagnosis

Timeframe: An Average of Every 2 Years

Correlation of Biomarkers with Disease Severity

Timeframe: An Average of Every 2 Years

Correlation of Biomarkers with Response to Therapies

Timeframe: An Average of Every 2 Years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03001180

SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2050-12

Contact for this trial

Timothy LeCras, PhD

5138034862 hvmcresearch@cchmc.org

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

1 Day

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.