Measuring Cell Free DNA During The Course Of Treatment For Esophageal Cancer As A Marker Of Response And Recurrence
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 16-010506
NCT ID: NCT03108885
Sponsor Protocol Number: 16-010506
About this study
To prospectively collect blood and tumor tissue from esophageal cancer patients to identify specific esophageal cancer mutations that can be measured in the blood (cell free DNA) during the course of treatment as a marker of response and recurrence.
To prospectively collect blood and tumor tissue from esophageal cancer patients to identify specific esophageal cancer mutations that can be measured in the blood (cell free DNA) during the course of treatment as a marker of response and recurrence.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Esophageal Cancer any stage
- Age >18 years old
- Willing and able to provide consent
- No prior history of neoadjuvant therapy for the esophageal cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age <18 years old
- Unable to provide consent
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
Contact |
Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator |
Closed for enrollment |
Contact information:
Thoracic Surgery Research Unit
(877) 526-9172
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Publications
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