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Collecting Tissue Samples From Patients With Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Healthy Participants

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER · Oct 8, 2009

Trial Information

Current as of July 23, 2025

Recruiting

Keywords

Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on collecting tissue samples from patients with cancer who are receiving radiation therapy, as well as from healthy volunteers. The main goal is to store and analyze these samples in a laboratory to help researchers better understand cancer and improve future treatments. By comparing samples from cancer patients and healthy individuals, scientists hope to learn more about how cancer develops and responds to different therapies.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer that requires radiation therapy. Both men and women of any ethnicity can join, as long as they are patients at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and can attend follow-up visits. If you agree to participate, you'll provide consent and be involved in the collection of your tissue samples, which will be used for important research. It's also worth noting that you can still participate even if you're involved in other clinical trials or have received other cancer treatments in the past.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Pathologically-proven diagnosis of malignancy
  • Planning treatment with radiation therapy
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Able to perform follow-up visits
  • Is a patient of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center physicians
  • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
  • See Disease Characteristics
  • Participation in other clinical trials is allowed
  • Other prior or concurrent therapy for cancer, such as surgery and/or chemotherapy, is allowed.
  • Criteria for eligibility:
  • Able to provide written informed consent
  • Age greater than 18 years old
  • Males and Females are eligible
  • Any ethnicity is eligible
  • Criteria for ineligibility:
  • -Patients not available for follow-up/future contact

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research, education, and clinical excellence. With a strong emphasis on translational medicine, the center conducts cutting-edge clinical trials aimed at developing novel therapies and improving patient outcomes across a wide range of diseases. Its multidisciplinary approach leverages a collaborative network of renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to ethical research practices, positioning UT Southwestern at the forefront of medical discovery and patient care.

Locations

Dallas, Texas, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Robert Timmerman, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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