Establishment of a Tumor Bank for Blood Samples
This study is creating a special bank of blood samples from people who have different types of cancer, like ovarian, breast, bowel, lung, and endocrine cancers. We're also collecting samples from healthy volunteers to use for comparison. The main goal is to build a valuable resource for future research. By carefully collecting blood samples alongside important health information, scientists hope to learn more about how cancer develops, how it can be diagnosed earlier, and how to create more effective treatments. This kind of research helps bridge the gap between discoveries in the lab and new medicines for patients.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is about building a 'tumour bank', which is essentially a careful collection of blood samples. We're asking people who have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer – such as ovarian, breast, bowel, gynaecological, lung, or endocrine gland cancers – if they would be willing to provide a blood sample. We also need blood samples from healthy volunteers, who will help us compare and understand the differences. Each blood sample will be stored alongside important health information, but without your name, to protect your privacy.
The main idea behind this bank is to help scientists learn more about cancer. In recent years, our understanding and treatment of cancer have improved a lot, partly because of research that takes discoveries from the lab and applies them to patients. This tumour bank will provide vital resources for this kind of research, helping to speed up further progress.
By studying these samples, researchers hope to find new ways to diagnose cancer earlier, predict how a cancer might behave, and develop more effective treatments. They might look at things like changes in genes or specific markers in the blood that could tell us more about cancer. This collection will be a valuable tool for future studies for many years to come.
Key takeaways
- This study creates a blood sample bank for cancer research.
- It needs blood from people with specific cancers and healthy volunteers.
- Your direct involvement is a single blood draw.
- Your contribution helps future understanding and treatment of cancer.
- Your personal details will be kept private.
Who may be eligible?
To take part in this study, you need to be an adult, aged between 18 and 90 years old. You can be male or female.
We are looking for two main groups of people: either you have been diagnosed with one type of cancer, or you have one current inflammatory condition. Unfortunately, if you have both a cancer and an inflammatory condition, or if you have more than one type of cancer, or several other health conditions, you wouldn't be able to join this particular study.
Also, if you are under 18, you won't be able to participate. The study aims to be very specific about who takes part to make sure the results are as clear and useful as possible for research.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you between 18 and 90 years old?
- Do you have only one type of cancer currently?
- Or do you have only one inflammatory condition?
- Do you NOT have multiple health conditions or more than one cancer?
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part, your involvement will be quite simple. You will be asked to provide a blood sample. This is similar to a standard blood test you might have at your doctor's surgery or hospital. There are no medications involved in this study, nor are there any additional clinic visits or follow-up appointments specifically for this research. The total duration of your participation is just the time it takes to give the blood sample.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (6)
- Innsbruck Medical UniversityVerified postcodeInnsbruck, Austria· Completed
- University Hospitals Leuven - Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyVerified postcodeLeuven, Belgium· Completed
- Charité University - Campus Virchow ChlinicVerified postcodeBerlin, Germany· Recruiting
- University Medical Center FreiburgVerified postcodeFreiburg im Breisgau, Germany· Completed
- University Clinic of Ruhr University BochumVerified postcodeHerne, Germany· Completed
- European Institute of Oncology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Unit of Preventive GynecologyVerified postcodeMilan, Italy· Withdrawn
Common questions
What is a 'tumour bank'?
It's a special collection of blood samples from people with cancer and healthy individuals, stored for future medical research.
Why do you need blood samples from healthy people?
Healthy samples help scientists compare them with cancer samples to find differences and learn more about the disease.
Will this study help me directly?
No, this study won't directly improve your health, but your sample will help advance cancer research for others in the future.
How much blood will be taken?
A small amount, similar to a routine blood test you might have at your GP.
Is my personal information protected?
Yes, your samples and health information will be stored without your name to maintain your privacy.
How to find out more
Robert Zeillinger, Prof. Dr.
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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