Clinical trials: History of Cancer
Adrenal Gland Neoplasm, Hypertension
Clinical and Molecular Characteristics of Primary Aldosteronism in Blacks
Background: The adrenal gland makes the hormone aldosterone. This helps regulate blood pressure. An adrenal gland tumor that makes too much aldosterone can cause high blood pressure and low potassium.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasm, Hypertension, Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03374215
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Carcinoma in Situ
Lavage of the Uterine Cavity for the Diagnosis of Serous Tubal Intraepithelial Carcinoma
The current study aims at answering the scientific question, whether exfoliated cells from STICs get transported into the uterine cavity via the fallopian tube, and whether it is possible to detect those cells in the lavage fluid…
- Conditions
- Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Carcinoma in Situ, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- LUSTIC (NCT02039388)
- Testing
- Lavage of the Cavum uteri and proximal Fallopian tubes, performed in the luteal phase of the female cycle
- Where
- 14 sites in Austria, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 701 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Pancreatic Cancer, ATM, BRCA, Hereditary Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Registry: For Any Person With a Personal or Family History
The NFPTR was established in 1994 to find the causes of pancreatic cancer. In brief, the investigators are interested in both the genetic and non-genetic causes of pancreatic cancer.
- Trial name
- NFPTR (NCT02886247)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Breast Cancer
Nipple Aspiration, Ductal Lavage, and Duct Endoscopy in Screening Women at Moderate-to-High Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Screening tests, such as nipple aspiration, ductal lavage, and breast duct endoscopy, may help doctors detect cancer cells early and plan more effective treatment for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00081003
- Testing
- gene expression analysis, protein expression analysis, cytology specimen collection procedure
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Neoplasms, Hematologic Neoplasms
Collection of Tissue Specimens From Patients With Solid Tumors or Blood Disorders and Their HLA-Compatible Family Members
This study will collect biological samples for use in research experiments aimed at better understanding the clinical features of certain diseases.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Hematologic Neoplasms, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT00071045
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Colorectal Cancer, Colon Polyps
Prevalence and Topography of Adenomas in 40-49 Year Old Patients With a Family History of Colon Cancer
Conflicting guideline recommendations for screening colonoscopy result due to scant data upon which to develop appropriate recommendations.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colon Polyps, Adenomatous Polyp of Colon
- Trial name
- NCT02289053
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,623 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
High Risk for Breast Cancer
Promoting Genetic Counseling Among African American Women With a Family History of Breast Cancer
In the United States, carriers of hereditary genetic mutations have up to an 85% risk of developing breast cancer compared to 12% in the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT04378751
- Testing
- Decision aid video, Genetic counseling informational brochure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Metabolic Disorders, Cancer
A Natural History Study of Metabolic Sizing in Health and Disease
Background: Scientists have long used simple measures (such as height and weight) to estimate how much a person s body uses food (calories) as energy, as commonly called the metabolic rate.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disorders, Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT05398783
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Cancer, Genetic Risk, and Equitable Screening Study (ProGRESS)
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among Veterans and the second leading cause of male cancer death. Current methods of screening men for prostate cancer are inaccurate and cannot identify which men do not have…
- Trial name
- ProGRESS (NCT05926102)
- Testing
- Precision screening intervention, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
History of Cancer
A Safety Study Assessing the Effects of Receiving Genome Sequencing Results
This study uses new methods called "genome sequencing" that allow the investigators to study part or all of a person's genome. The genome is the collection of all of a person's genes.
- Trial name
- NCT01692223
- Testing
- qualitative interviews
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Aging, Mortality
Human Observatory Study
The Human Observatory Study is a prospective observational and ecological surveillance study building a continuously-updating world model for human health, disease, and death at the individual and population level.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mortality, All-cause Mortality, Life Expectancy
- Trial name
- HOS (NCT07646782)
- Testing
- Multi-Domain Ecological and Clinical Data Linkage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Longevity Metrics, Inc.
Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer
Discovering New Targets for Colorectal and Endometrial Cancer Risk Reduction
The primary aim of this study is to collect and store data, tissue, and personal and family histories from patients being screened for colorectal cancer and/or endometrial cancer at NYPH and WCM for routine clinical care and to…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT06096688
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreatic Cancer
Project Survival-Prospective Biomarker Discovery
This sample-collection study is open to participants in several categories: healthy volunteers (with or without a family history of pancreatic cancer) and individuals diagnosed with pancreatitis or any stage of pancreatic cancer.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02781012
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 436 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pancreatic Cancer Research Team
Cancer
CCHW-delivered CFH-based Cancer Prevention Program Among Chinese Americans
This study evaluated a culturally and linguistically tailored cancer prevention program delivered by trained Chinese American community health workers to Chinese American adults in Texas.
- Trial name
- NCT07766252
- Testing
- Family Health History-Based Cancer Prevention and Navigation Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Comprehensive Molecular and Clinical Evaluation of Pediatric and Adult MDS
Background: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) occur when the cells that make blood cells are abnormal. There are limited treatment options for MDS.
- Trial name
- NCT05350748
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer, Breast, Cancer, Ovarian
Family History App in Personalized Medicine
A complete family history (FH) may identify persons at high risk for certain conditions. They can be offered genetic testing and life-saving screening and treatment.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Breast, Cancer, Ovarian, Cancer, Colorectal, Cancer, Prostate
- Trial name
- FHAMe (NCT04726319)
- Testing
- FHAMe Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 627 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), Pediatric and Adolescent Cancers of the Genital Tract
Data Collection Study of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Conditions
Background: Gynecologic conditions are those that are related to the reproductive system. They can be reproductive gland disorders or reproductive system tumors. They can also be inborn anomalies of the reproductive tract.
- Conditions
- Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), Pediatric and Adolescent Cancers of the Genital Tract, Reproductive Endocrine Conditions in Puberty, Structural Gynecologic Conditions Including Vulvar and Vaginal Conditions
- Trial name
- NCT04717349
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis
Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Lung Disease
This study is designed to evaluate the genetics involved in the development of lung disease by surveying genes involved in the process of breathing and examining the genes in lung cells of patients with lung disease.
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Tuberous Sclerosis, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT00001532
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cancer, Solid Tumors
Collection of Pharmacokinetic Samples From People With Unanticipated Response, Significant Toxicity or Concern of Future Toxicity
Background: Certain drugs - even when they are meant to help people - cause side effects. These are unwanted effects of the drug. There are many reasons why a drug might cause side effects in one person and not in another.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Solid Tumors, Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02154022
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Diabetes, Heart Disease
Family Health History in Diverse Care Settings (FHH)
The outcome of this research will be a demonstration that family health history (FHH) risk data can be used efficiently to deliver more effective healthcare in geographically and ethnically diverse clinical care environments.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer
- Trial name
- FHH (NCT01956773)
- Testing
- MeTree
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,620 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University