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Evaluation for NCI Surgery Branch Clinical Studies
For Condition: Cancer
Status: Recruiting
Sponsor(s): National Cancer Institute (NCI) ,
Synopsis: Patients with a suspected or proven malignant disease (cancer) will be admitted to this study to be evaluated for suitability in a clinical trial of the National Cancer Institute's Surgery Branch. No experimental treatments will be administered in this study; its purpose is solely to evaluate patients for eligibility in other NCI Surgery Branch trials. In rare cases, patients who are ineligible for a current study may nevertheless be admitted for standard treatment because their condition represents a unique training or research experience. Patients will undergo various tests and procedures, depending on the study for which they are being considered. The tests may include, but not be limited to, various blood tests, such as HLA tissue typing and hepatitis screening; imaging tests such as PET, MRI and CT scans, and procedures such as pulmonary function tests, arteriogram, tumor biopsy, and laparoscopy.
Details: This protocol will provide a means for screening potential candidates for NCI Surgery Branch protocols. No investigational treatments will be administered on this protocol, although in rare circumstances approved by the Branch Chief, a patient may be found ineligible for Surgery Branch Protocols yet may present a unique clinical training experience for Surgery Branch physicians and clinical associates and undergo standard treatment.
Eligibility:
Study Type: Observational, Screening
Minimum Age/Maximum Age: /
Genders: Both
Protocol Entry Criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients suspected of having, or with biopsy proven malignant disease. Patient, parent or guardian (if a minor), is able to provide informed consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Candidates who do not meet the inclusion criteria.
Total Enrollment: 3000
Location and Contact Information:
National Cancer Institute (NCI) *Recruiting*
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States
Recruiting Patient and Public Liaison Office 1-800-411-1222
Additional Information:
Study ID Numbers: 990128; 99-C-0128
Study Start Date: June 24, 1999
Record last reviewed: June 1, 2003
Additional information available at: clinicaltrials.gov
Clinicaltrials.gov Reference link: NCT00001823
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