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NCT03137706 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Characterization of Mechanical Tissue Properties in Patients With Pancreatic, Liver, or Colon Cancer
A clinical trial, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT03137706: Clinical Trial study, sponsored by University of Southern California.
NCT03137706 is a clinical trial that was terminated before completion, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03137706 was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Southern California.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This pilot research trial studies characterization of mechanical tissue properties in patients with pancreatic, liver, or colon cancer. Mechanical properties and stiffness of the cancerous tissue may be correlated with the standard pathology report that describes the stage of the disease.
Primary Outcome
A portable optical fiber polarimetric sensor device to measure the Young's modulus in tissue samples will be used.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
- OTHER Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- OTHER Laboratory Procedure
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-11-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-10-19 |
Why NCT03137706 stopped before completion
NCT03137706 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed.
NCT03137706 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03137706 about?
NCT03137706 is a clinical study titled "Characterization of Mechanical Tissue Properties in Patients With Pancreatic, Liver, or Colon Cancer". This pilot research trial studies characterization of mechanical tissue properties in patients with pancreatic, liver, or colon cancer. Mechanical properties and stiffness of the cancerous tissue may be correlated with the standard pathology report that describes the stage of the disease.
What is the current status of trial NCT03137706?
This trial is currently terminated. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2016-11-14. Estimated completion is 2020-10-19.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03137706?
The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Laboratory Biomarker Analysis (OTHER), Laboratory Procedure (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03137706?
This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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