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Spontaneous Regression in Metastatic Melanoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma

United States19 participantsStarted 2004-01-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to collect blood and clinical data from patients with metastatic melanoma and renal cell cancer who have experienced spontaneous regression for studies of immune response and other factors that may influence these occurrences.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent
. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
. Patients must have metastatic melanoma or renal cell cancer with spontaneous regression.
. Willingness to undergo phlebotomy for research blood samples

Exclusion criteria

. Concurrent disease or condition that would make the patient inappropriate for study participation or any serious medical or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with the subject's safety
. Dementia, altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent

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?

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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?

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

Number of blood samples collected

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03728842

SponsorIndiana University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-01

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