Gastrointestinal Biomarkers in Tissue and Biological Fluid Samples From Colorectal Cancer Patients
Recruiting · NCT00899626 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tissue, blood, urine, stool, and other biological fluids from patients with cancer and from healthy volunteers undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer. PURPOSE: This research study is looking at gastrointestinal biomarkers in tissue and biological fluid samples from patients and participants undergoing colonoscopy, endoscopy, or surgery.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Eligibility criteria (as published)
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* Undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy for diagnostic or screening purposes at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center or at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center AND
* Meets 1 of the following criteria:
* Diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease
* History of previously treated GI cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
* Capable of giving informed consent
* Not mentally or medically impaired
* No bleeding disorder
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
* See Disease Characteristics
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Nashville - Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center - Nashville, Tennessee, United States