Frequency and Clinical Phenotype of BAP1 Hereditary Predisposition Syndrome (NCT04792463) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Frequency and Clinical Phenotype of BAP1 Hereditary Predisposition Syndrome
United States500 participantsStarted 2015-03-03
Plain-language summary
This research will have a significant impact on the overall management of those cancer patients and their family members who are at risk for hereditary cancer due to germline inactivation of BAP1. Our study will ultimately facilitate the development of novel screening, prevention and treatment strategies for these individuals with the syndrome. Because the vast majority of UM develop in pre-existing nevi, characterization of individuals at high risk for development of UM will allow closer screening and earlier intervention which would improve the treatment outcome not only for retaining vision but also for overall survival. Similarly in patients with germline BAP1 mutation CM develops in premalignant atypical melanocytic lesions and careful follow up of these patients will improve the outcome of their disease. In addition this study could have impact on the management of patients with personal and/or family history of several other cancers reported in patients with germline BAP1 mutation such as mesothelioma, renal cell carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, meningioma and basal cell carcinoma.
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Inclusion criteria
. Personal history of one cancer reported in BAP1 cancer predisposition syndrome and family history of at least two 1st or 2nd degree relatives with cancer reported in hereditary BAP1 cancer predisposition syndrome such as UM, CM, mesothelioma, RCC, cholangiocarcinoma, meningioma and hepatocellular carcinoma.
. Any patient with personal history of at least 2 cancers reported in hereditary BAP1 cancer predisposition syndrome.
. Any subject (affected or unaffected) with a documented BAP1 pathogenic/ likely pathogenic variant.
. Any patient with a cancer reported in BAP1 and a germline variant of uncertain significance.
. At risk relatives of a patient with documented BAP1 mutation.
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
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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
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Prevalence of germline BAP1 variants in the unselected general population of cancer patients
Timeframe: 5 years
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Clinical phenotypes (this includes premalignant lesions, tumor type and age of onset) in at risk blood-line family members of the patients