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Pancreatic CancerMEN1NCT01794676

Genetic Evaluation of Families With Endocrine Cancers

An observational study of Pancreatic Cancer and Thymic Cancer, run by Jersey Shore University Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is being conducted to identify altered genetic factors that may exist and influence endocrine cancers in unrelated MEN1 families with different cancers. A grading system will be developed for endocrine cancers, including pancreatic cancers, thymus gland cancers, parathyroid disease and MEN1 syndrome as… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 13 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Blood draw
How many people
9 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Mar 2013to Oct 2015
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 13 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Individuals belonging to families observed with MEN1 mutation related cancers.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 13 years.
  • A signed written informed consent
  • Existing patients and their family members of Investigators with MEN1 syndrome.
  • Willing to undergo venipuncture to obtain 10 ml of blood and complete genetic counseling and informed consent process.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753

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About this study

Official title: A Pilot Study of Genetic Evaluation of Families With Endocrine Cancers

This study is being conducted to identify altered genetic factors that may exist and influence endocrine cancers in unrelated MEN1 families with different cancers. A grading system will be developed for endocrine cancers, including pancreatic cancers, thymus gland cancers, parathyroid disease and MEN1 syndrome as low-risk and high-risk to improve screening and timing of surgery.

Read the detailed description

Participants will be sent a personal medical questionnaire and family history questionnaire to complete prior to their visit. Participants will meet with a genetic counselor face-to-face for up to 120 minutes to complete a personal and family history. Participants will receive genetic counseling including education about MEN1 syndrome and recommendations for the management of this disease. The genetic counselor will also assist participants with coping mentally. The genetic counselor will review the risk, benefits and limitations of genetic testing.

After study eligibility is confirmed and the participant agrees to participate in the study, approximately 10 ml (2 teaspoons) of blood will be taken from the participant for genetic testing. Tumor samples from any prior surgeries will be requested from the Jersey Shore University Medical Center pathology department for review.

The participant's blood sample and any tumor samples will be assigned a unique identifier. Participants will not be identified by name. This identifier, along with the participant's age, sex, ethnicity and if applicable, age of cancer diagnosis (or MEN1 syndrome diagnosis) will be kept at Jersey Shore University Medical Center research department. Medical records will be reviewed for demographics, known cancer risk factors, family history, age and stage at diagnosis of disease, tumor characteristics, previous and current treatments, medication history, test and study results, and pathology/surgery reports. Blood and tumor samples will be sent to the Functional Genomics Facility at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Cell \& DNA Repository for processing and/or analysis to identify the genetic pattern in patients at risk for MEN1.

The result of the genetic test for the MEN1 gene will be provided to the participant by either the genetic counselor or study doctor. The genetic counselor or study doctor will interrupt the results for the participant and provide emotional support, if necessary. The results of any altered genes will not be disclosed to the participant.

Medical records will be reviewed annually to determine the status of the participant's disease, if any. Participants will be contacted directly by phone or in person at follow-up clinic visit(s) for the collection of information not recorded in the participant's medical record for up to 20 years.

Being tested
Blood draw
Keywords
Pancreatic cancer, Thymic cancer, Parathyroid disease, MEN1 syndrome, Genomic DNA, MEN1 gene sequence
Medical subject headings
Pancreatic Neoplasms, Thymus Neoplasms, Parathyroid Diseases, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Blood drawGenetic

    Blood draw

Study groups in NCT01794676
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Family 1Approximately a 10 ml of blood draw will be taken from each participant for genetic testing.
Receives: Genetic: Blood draw
Family 2Approximately a 10 ml of blood draw will be taken from each participant for genetic testing.
Receives: Genetic: Blood draw
Family 3Approximately a 10 ml of blood draw will be taken from each participant for genetic testing.
Receives: Genetic: Blood draw

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Modified genetic factors that exist and may influence the phenotypic presentation of disease in unrelated MEN 1 families.

    To identify modifying genetic factors that exist and that may influence phenotypic presentation of the disease in unrelated MEN 1 families with different clinical presentation of the disease.

    Measured: Within 3 Months from blood draw

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Feb 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2013
  3. Primary completionSep 2015
  4. Study completionOct 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Family based
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
9 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01794676
Sponsor's protocol ID
IIU03-07
Other IDs
MEN1
Acronym
MEN1
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
15 Feb 2013
Last updated
16 Jun 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • 1) Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) Syndrome. Marini F, Falchetti A, Luzi E, Tonelli F, Maria Luisa B. In: Riegert-Johnson DL, Boardman LA, Hefferon T, Roberts M, editors. Cancer Syndromes [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Center for Biotechnology Information (US); 2009-.2008 Jul 18 2) Multiple endocrine neoplasia. White ML, Doherty GM. Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2008 Apr;17(2):439-59 3) Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). Thakker RV. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Jun; 4) Guidelines for diagnosis and therapy of MEN type 1 and type 2. Brandi ML, Gagel RF, Angeli A, Bilezikian JP, Beck-Peccoz P, Bordi C, Conte-Devolx B, Falchetti A, Gheri RG, Libroia A, Lips CJ, Lombardi G, Mannelli M, Pacini F, Ponder BA, Raue F, Skogseid B, Tamburrano G, Thakker RV, Thompson NW, Tomassetti P, Tonelli F, Wells SA Jr, Marx SJ. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2001 Dec;86(12):5658-71. 5) Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) germline mutations in familial isolated primary hyperparathyroidism. Pannett AA, Kennedy AM, Turner JJ, Forbes SA, Cavaco BM, Bassett JH, Cianferotti L, Harding B, Shine B, Flinter F, Maidment CG, Trembath R, Thakker RV. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2003 May;58(5):639-46. 6) Human Gene Mutation Database, http://www.hgmd.org/ 6) Human Gene Mutation Database, http://www.hgmd.org/ 7) Familial isolated primary hyperparathyroidism caused by mutations of the MEN1 gene. Hannan FM, Nesbit MA, Christie PT, Fratter C, Dudley NE, Sadler GP, Thakker RV. Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Jan; 8) Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism: clinical and genetic characteristics of 36 kindreds. Simonds WF, James-Newton LA, Agarwal SK, Yang B, Skarulis MC, Hendy GN, Marx SJ. Medicine (Baltimore). 2002 Jan;81(1):1-26. 9) Genotype-phenotype analysis in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. Kouvaraki MA, Lee JE, Shapiro SE, Gagel RF, Sherman SI, Sellin RV, Cote GJ, Evans DB. Arch Surg. 2002 Jun;137(6):641-7.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pancreatic Cancer and Thymic Cancer, run by Jersey Shore University Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Modified genetic factors that exist and may influence the phenotypic presentation of disease in unrelated MEN 1 families. (time frame: Within 3 Months from blood draw). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01794676, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jun 2017.

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