A Storage Facility for Tissues Obtained From Patients With Malignant Melanoma
Recruiting · NCT04567706 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Biospecimen Collection
What this trial is about
This study collects and stores blood and tumor samples from patients with malignant melanoma and healthy individuals. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the causes of melanoma and how melanoma tumors behave. Storing blood and tumor samples for future research may lead to new discoveries that may ultimately help with diagnosing or treating this disease.
Who can take part
Age range
No age limits stated
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Patient with malignant melanoma or personal history of melanoma
- Normal donors
- Informed consent can be obtained
- Patients with any stage of malignant melanoma
Exclusion criteria
- Incarcerated individuals will be excluded from this protocol
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Columbus, Ohio, United States