Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT00899626

Gastrointestinal Biomarkers in Tissue and Biological Fluid Samples From Colorectal Cancer Patients

Led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Updated on 2026-03-05

5000

Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

2261 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

V

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

N

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

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.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Gastrointestinal Biomarkers in Tissue and Biological Fluid Samples From Colorectal Cancer Patients

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy for diagnostic or screening purposes at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center or at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease OR history of previously treated gastrointestinal cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease
  • Capable of giving informed consent
  • Not mentally or medically impaired
  • No bleeding disorder
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37212

Actively Recruiting

2

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-6838

Actively Recruiting

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Research Team

K

Kristen K Ciombor, MD

CONTACT

K

Keeli B Lewis, BS

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

0

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