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CancerNCT03922893

Discovering New Genetic Markers in Adults and Children Who May Be At Risk for Hereditary Forms of Cancer

An observational study of Cancer, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at 7 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

This study is being done to attempt to identify genetic mutations or other gene-based variations in adults and children who have cancer, or are likely to develop an inherited form of cancer, and potentially reduce their risk for cancer or treat the cancer earlier. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Cancer
What is being tested?
Family History Information, ORAGENE and Blood
How many people
1,500 participants
Where
7 sitesUnited States
Study dates
17 Apr 2019to Apr 2029
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Potential participants will be identified by members of the Clinical Genetics Service from the following sources: a) MSK patients previously tested through MSK IMPACT #12-245 protocol; b) MSK patients referred to the Clinical Genetics Service by an MSK physician, outside physician, or self-referral; c) non-MSKCC patients referred or self-referred to the Clinical Genetics Service or directly to the P.I. and identified as candidates for participation in this study; d) family members of probands identified by the study team to be informative for research purposed.

Who may be able to join

  • Individuals who have undergone clinical and/or research genetic evaluation, found to have or not have a germline genetic variant (pathogenic, likely pathogenic, variant of uncertain/unknown significance, likely benign).
  • Individuals with or without a personal history of malignant or pre-malignant lesions who demonstrate: a) clinical findings suggestive of a genetic cancer susceptibility syndrome including very early age at onset, multiple primary malignancies, or other features; and/or b) family histories suggestive of a genetic cancer susceptibility syndrome, or c) other features suggesting inherited etiology of malignancy as determined by the PI.
  • Family members of the above participants. Both children (with parental consent as age appropriate) and adults are eligible to participation.
  • Individuals may or may not be enrolled MSK patients; probands may be referred to (or self-referred to) the study and may be enrolled at discretion of the PI and if able to provide informed consent.
  • Biospecimens derived from deceased family members may be used for research in this study if consent if provided by the executor of the estate of that individual.

Who cannot join

  • Patients will be excluded from this study if he/she has physical, cognitive or psychiatric conditions that interfere with ability to give meaningful informed consent.

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH contact

646-888-4059

offitk@mskcc.org

Mark Robson, MD contact

646-888-5486

robsonm@mskcc.org

7 sites in 1 country

United States7 sites, 7 recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Consent only)

    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @ Commack (Consent Only)

    Commack, New York, 11725

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Consent only)

    Harrison, New York, 10604

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Consent only)

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Consent only )

    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Consent only)

    Uniondale, New York, 11553

    Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH, 646-888-4059

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Discovery and Characterization of Susceptibility Genes in Adults and Children With Suspected Hereditary Cancer Predisposition

This study is being done to attempt to identify genetic mutations or other gene-based variations in adults and children who have cancer, or are likely to develop an inherited form of cancer, and potentially reduce their risk for cancer or treat the cancer earlier.

Conditions
Cancer
Being tested
Family History Information, ORAGENE, Blood, Skin Biopsy
Keywords
Genetic evaluation, Germline genetic variant, Genetic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 19-133
Medical subject headings
Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • Family History InformationOther

    The family history ascertainment focuses on self-reported family history of first-, second-, and third-degree family members, including types of malignancies/ pre-malignant lesions and age at diagnosis.

  • ORAGENEGenetic

    Also called Saliva

    Approximately 2-4mL of saliva may be collected in specialized Oragene DNA Self-Collection Kit tubes or buccal swab-based collection devices.

  • BloodGenetic

    For select participants, 1-2 tubes of blood will be drawn for DNA and RNA analysis

  • Skin BiopsyOther

    In certain circumstances, for Memorial Sloan Kettering participants and their family members, it may be necessary to obtain a skin biopsy.

Study groups in NCT03922893
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ProbandFirst individual in a family to consent to this protocol
Receives: Other: Family History Information; Genetic: ORAGENE; Genetic: Blood; Other: Skin Biopsy
Family Member ParticipantsFamily members of the proband will be approached to consent to this protocol
Receives: Other: Family History Information; Genetic: ORAGENE; Genetic: Blood; Other: Skin Biopsy

What is being measured

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

  1. Discovery of novel cancer susceptibility genes

    Measured: Up to 10 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted22 Apr 2019
  2. Study start17 Apr 2019
  3. Primary completionApr 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completionApr 2029 (estimated)

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,500 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03922893
Sponsor's protocol ID
19-133
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
18 Apr 2019
Last updated
15 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center supports the international committee of medical journal editors (ICMJE) and the ethical obligation of responsible sharing of data from clinical trials. The protocol summary, a statistical summary, and informed consent form will be made available on clinicaltrials.gov when required as a condition of Federal awards, other agreements supporting the research and/or as otherwise required. Requests for deidentified individual participant data can be made beginning 12 months after publication and for up to 36 months post publication. Deidentified individual participant data reported in the manuscript will be shared under the terms of a Data Use Agreement and may only be used for approved proposals. Requests may be made to: crdatashare@mskcc.org.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Cancer, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at 7 sites 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?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH (646-888-4059, offitk@mskcc.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Discovery of novel cancer susceptibility genes (time frame: Up to 10 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 15 Dec 2025.

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