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Genetic Testing for the Prevention of Cancer in Indigenous American Communities (JUNIPER Trial)
Led by Mayo Clinic · Updated on 2026-01-29
300
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
152 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Mayo Clinic
Lead Sponsor
N
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This clinical trial is studying the genetic changes in cells associated with different types of cancer in Indigenous American (IA) populations in the Southwest to improve cancer screening, precision prevention, and therapeutic intervention for individual in these communities. IA tribes have much lower rates of cancer screening, have more limited access to healthcare, are more often diagnosed at later stages of disease, and have the poorest outcomes in all types of cancer when compared to any other racial and ethnic group in the United States. Due to these significant cancer health disparities, IAs have been understudied and little is known about the molecular characterization of tumors arising in IAs. Undergoing genetic testing of tumors may improve cancer outcomes in IA participants and communities.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Genetic Testing for the Prevention of Cancer in Indigenous American Communities (JUNIPER Trial)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female adults 218 years of age
- Cancer patient undergoing active treatment or a cancer survivor
- Self-identify as Indigenous American
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Individuals who are under 18 years of age
- Prisoners
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259
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Research Team
C
Clinical Trials Referral Office
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SCREENING
Number of Arms
1
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