Storage and Research Use of Human Bio-specimens From Melanoma Patients and Clinical Testing for Assignment of Treatment
- 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
Not provided
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Molecular changes in patients' melanoma tissue at 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
Name Time Method Improve the time between ordering the test and results entry into medical records 120 months To enhance the speed and detail of molecular mutation profiling of melanoma
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Vanderbitl-Ingram Cancer Center
🇺🇸Nashville, Tennessee, United States