A Platform Study for solId orgaN CancERs (NCT05650125) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Platform Study for solId orgaN CancERs
United Kingdom2,000 participantsStarted 2022-01-01
Plain-language summary
Generating bespoke biosampling protocols for individual tumour specific translational projects is onerous, cumbersome and inefficient. This study aims to provide a broad platform to maximise the unique access to biopsy and resected tumour specimens available from cancer patients to provide a high-quality and efficient source of biosamples for specific translational projects. Access to historical FFPE samples and clinical data, as well as prospective fresh tissue samples, will allow interrogation of the underlying biology of these cancers. Matched pseudoanonymised clinical and radiological data will allow the development of rich high-yield datasets.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Biopsy or surgical resection as standard of care
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal or inability to consent, paediatric patients
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.