Recruiting

Collection of Blood From Patients With Cancer

This study will collect blood from patients with cancer to study the level of cells which decrease the immune response (suppressor cells) before and after chemotherapy. Patients 18 years of age and older with cancer may participate. This study does not involve treatment. Participants will have about 50 ml (3 tablespoonfuls) of blood drawn. Depending on their condition, patients may be invited to enroll in a clinical research study involving chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. Additional 40-ml blood samples…

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT00034216

PhaseNot Applicable

Enrollment1750

SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)

Age18 Years and older

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Liver Cancer

About this study

Primary outcomes

Undertake genetic analysis of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic samples for advanced mutational analysis. (ongoing)
Correlate analysis results with clinical parameters such as demographics, toxicities, and treatment outcomes. (ongoing)
Collection of tissue, urine, saliva, stool and blood components, which include serum, leukocytes, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), and circulating tumor cells (cTC), of human subjects. (ongoing)

Eligibility information

* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients with a known or suspected malignancy and healthy volunteers 18 years of age and older are eligible. Performance status of ECOG 0, 1, 2, or 3 for admission to this protocol. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. INCLUSION FOR APHERESIS: Note: Effective with Amendment CC, participants will no longer be asked to undergo apheresis. This content is being retained for historical reference. Hemoglobin greater than or equal to 10 mg/dL and platelet count \> 75,000/mm(3) Weight greater than 25 kg HIV negative Prothrombin Time - within normal limits Partial Thromboplastin Time - within normal limits Medically indicated central line in place or adequate peripheral venous access EXCLUSION CRITERIA: None.

Study locations

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-16.