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Generation of Organoids of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic Tract Obtained From Patients Undergoing Surgery

Recruiting
Conditions
Gastro-entero-pancreatic Neoplasms
Registration Number
NCT06519500
Lead Sponsor
Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Brief Summary

Observational, prospective, feasibility pilot study of the preparation of organoids starting from tumor tissue and surrounding healthy tissue, collected during surgery, performed according to standard clinical practice.

Detailed Description

Given the need for the use of experimental models that mimic the tumor of origin

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • over 18 years of age;
  • diagnosis of GEP-NEN carried out via histological investigation or via positivity to the uptake PET-CT with 68Ga-peptides;
  • availability of adequate material for the preparation of organoid cultures, derived from surgery;
  • written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • previous chemotherapy treatments

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Set up of at least 10 organoid cultures42 months

The organoids will be generated from tumor tissue samples and surrounding healthy tissue obtained from patients affected by GEP-NEN (who meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria) collected, according to clinical practice, during tumor resection surgery. Only the excess material after carrying out all the investigations necessary for the correct diagnosis histological analysis can be used for the purpose of the project

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

"Regina Elena" National Cancer Institute

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Rome, Italy

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