Actively Recruiting
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
Eligibility Criteria
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
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
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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