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Storage and Research Use of Human Bio-specimens From Melanoma Patients and Clinical Testing for Assignment of Treatment

Recruiting
Conditions
Melanoma
Registration Number
NCT01205815
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to identify biological characteristics occurring in the initiation and progression of melanoma.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3000
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Molecular changes in patients' melanoma tissueat 120 months

Tissue is collected upon consent or upon receipt of parafin block, primary aim will be met when all tissues are collected and analyzed at conclusion of study. Intent is to aid patients and their treating physician when making treatment decisions.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improve the time between ordering the test and results entry into medical records120 months

To enhance the speed and detail of molecular mutation profiling of melanoma

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanderbitl-Ingram Cancer Center

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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