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NCT00471978 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
DNA Analysis of Blood and Tissue from Patients with Lung Cancer
A clinical trial of Lung Cancer, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 2
- Study locations
NCT00471978: Recruiting study of Lung Cancer, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT00471978 is a study of Lung Cancer that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00471978, a study of Lung Cancer, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer. It may also help the study of cancer in the future. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is analyzing the DNA in blood and tissue samples from patients with lung cancer.
Primary Outcome
to compare differences among lung cancer patients
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (2)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
- Harvard School of Public Health - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 2005-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09 |
What NCT00471978 shows while recruiting
NCT00471978 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries.
The record links to 1 condition, with Lung Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00471978 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00471978 about?
NCT00471978 is a clinical study titled "DNA Analysis of Blood and Tissue from Patients with Lung Cancer". RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer. It may also help the study of cancer in the future. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is analyzing the DNA in...
What is the current status of trial NCT00471978?
This trial is currently recruiting. The study started on 2005-09. Estimated completion is 2026-09.
What conditions does trial NCT00471978 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lung Cancer.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00471978?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00471978 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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