Studying blood and tumor samples from people with chest cancers
Studies samples from blood and tumors in people with thoracic cancers.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Molecular Analysis of Thoracic Malignancies
Key facts
- Where
- Stanford, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Stanford University
- Trial code
- NCT01385722
- Record updated
- 26 December 2025
- Original description
A research study to learn about the biologic features of cancer development, growth, and spread. We are studying components of blood, tumor tissue, normal tissue, and other fluids, such as urine, cerebrospinal fluid, abdominal or chest fluid in patients with cancer. Our analyses of blood, tissue, and/or fluids may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of cancer by the identification of markers that predict clinical outcome, markers that predict response to specific therapies, and the identification of targets for new therapies.Read full original descriptionShow less
Molecular Analysis of Thoracic Malignancies
A research study to learn about the biologic features of cancer development, growth, and spread. We are studying components of blood, tumor tissue, normal tissue, and other fluids, such as urine, cerebrospinal fluid, abdominal or chest fluid in patients with cancer. Our analyses of blood, tissue, and/or fluids may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of cancer by the identification of markers that predict clinical outcome, markers that predict response to specific therapies, and the identification of targets for new therapies.
Inclusion: 1.Histologically proven diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, thymoma, thymic carcinoma, mesothelioma, or carcinoma of unknown primary consistent with the presentation of a primary thoracic malignancy; 2.18 years of age or older; 3.Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.