National Cancer Institute "Cancer Moonshot Biobank" (NCT04314401) | Clinical Trial Compass
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National Cancer Institute "Cancer Moonshot Biobank"
United States, Puerto Rico1,600 participantsStarted 2020-11-11
Plain-language summary
This trial collects multiple tissue and blood samples, along with medical information, from cancer patients. The "Cancer Moonshot Biobank" is a longitudinal study. This means it collects and stores samples and information over time, throughout the course of a patient's cancer treatment. By looking at samples and information collected from the same people over time, researchers hope to better understand how cancer changes over time and over the course of medical treatments.
Who can participate
Age range
13 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Is consistent with OR has been diagnosed with one of the following:
* Colorectal cancer: stage IV
* Non-small cell or small cell lung cancer: stage III/IV
* Prostate cancer: metastatic prostate cancer
* Gastric cancer, not otherwise specified (NOS): stage IV
* Esophageal cancer, NOS: stage IV
* Adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction: stage IV
* High grade serous ovarian cancer: stage III/IV
* Invasive breast carcinoma: stage III/IV
* Melanoma: stage III/IV
* Acute myeloid leukemia
* Multiple myeloma
* For the purposes of this study,
* Re-staging is allowed
* Having more than one primary cancer is allowed, if the patient is being treated solely for one of the eligible cancers listed above
* Patient should fit in one of the following four clinical scenarios (a-d)
* Undergoing diagnostic workup for one of the diseases listed for which treatment will likely include a new regimen of standard of care therapy OR
* Scheduled to begin treatment with a new regimen of standard of care therapy OR
* Currently progressing on a regimen of standard of care therapy OR
* Currently being treated with a regimen standard of care therapy, without evidence of progression
* Requirements for fresh tissue biospecimen collections at enrollment:
* For clinical scenarios a, b, and c above, freshly collected tumor tissue or bone marrow (BM) aspirate must be submitted at enrollment
* For clinical scenarios a and b, the fr…
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
Procure, store and distribute longitudinal biospecimens and associated clinical data
Timeframe: Up to 10 years
2
Percentage of enrolled patients by cancer type and treatment regimen overall
Timeframe: Until completion of biospecimen collection, up to 3 years
3
Percentage of minority and underserved study participants accrued
Timeframe: Until completion of biospecimen collection, up to 3 years