NIH Clinical Research Studies

Protocol Number: 04-H-0012

Active Accrual, Protocols Recruiting New Patients

Title:
Collection of Blood, Bone Marrow, Urine, and/or Tissue Samples from Patients with Solid Tumors, Hematological Malignancies or Non-Malignant Hematologic Disorders or HLA Compatible Family Members
Number:
04-H-0012
Summary:
This study will collect biological samples for use in research experiments aimed at better understanding the clinical features of certain diseases. The specimens may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of known therapies, refine treatment approaches, identify potential new therapies, and explore opportunities for disease prevention.

The following individuals 2 years of age or older may be eligible for this study:

- Patients with a cancerous solid tumor or a cancerous or non-cancerous blood disorder who are being screened for or who are enrolled in a treatment study at the NIH Clinical Center

- HLA-compatible donor family members (18 years of age or older) of the above patients who are being evaluated for or are enrolled in an NIH study as a stem cell transplant donor

- Patients with a cancerous solid tumor or a cancerous or non-cancerous blood disorder or a bone marrow failure condition who cannot participate in an NIH treatment protocol or travel to the NIH Clinical Center and who are referred for participation through their home health care provider.

Research samples will be collected from participants when blood is drawn or bone marrow, urine, or stool is collected, or tumor or other tissue is biopsied as part of their general medical care. Investigators may periodically request an additional sample of blood, stool, or urine. Participants who are 18 years of age or older may donate a large number of white blood cells through a procedure called leukapheresis. This procedure is not part of general medical care and would be done for research purposes only. For apheresis, a catheter (plastic tube) is placed in a vein in the subject's arm. Blood flows from the vein into a cell separator machine, where the white cells are separated from the red cells, platelets, and plasma by a spinning process. The white cells are removed and collected, and the rest of the blood is returned to the subject through a second tube placed in the other arm.

Sponsoring Institute:
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Recruitment Detail
Type: Active Accrual Of New Subjects
Gender: Male & Female
Referral Letter Required: No
Population Exclusion(s): None

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria

The subject carries the diagnosis of malignant solid tumor or a malignant or non-malignant hematologic disorder, and is being screened at the NIH for eligibility for an NIH Clinical Center treatment protocol.

or

The subject carries the diagnosis of malignant solid tumor or a malignant or non-malignant hematologic disorder, and is already enrolled on a clinical protocol at the NIH Clinical Center.

or

The subject is a related HLA-compatible family member of a patient (bearing a diagnosis of malignant solid tumor or a malignant or non-malignant hematologic) being evaluated for or already enrolled on a clinical protocol at the NIH Clinical Center and is identified as a potentially suitable donor of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cells for transplantation.

or

The subject carries the diagnosis of malignant solid tumor or a malignant or non malignant hematologic disorder or a bone marrow failure condition and is not available to participate in an NIH Clinical Center treatment protocol, or travel to the NIH clinical center, but is referred for participation through their home health care provider.

The subject or the subject's guardian is able to understand the investigational nature of the study and provide informed consent after initial counseling by clinical staff. Separate consent forms for all interventional or surgical procedures will be obtained after explanation of the specific procedure.

Age 2 years and older (no upper limit) when carrying the diagnosis of malignant solid tumor or a malignant or non-malignant hematologic disorder

Or

Age 18 years and older if participating as an HLA compatible donor

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Subjects unable to comprehend the investigational nature of the procedure

Age less than 2 years (donors less than 18)

Special Instructions: Currently Not Provided
Keywords:
Tissue Procurement
Sample Collection
Laboratory Research
Tissue Sample
Solid Tumor
Blood Disorder
HLA Donor
Recruitment Keywords:
None
Conditions:
Neoplasms
Hematologic Neoplasms
Investigational Drug(s):
None
Investigational Device(s):
None

Contacts:
Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office
Building 61
10 Cloister Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-4754
Toll Free: 1-800-411-1222
TTY: 301-594-9774 (local),1-866-411-1010 (toll free)
Fax: 301-480-9793

Electronic Mail:prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov

Citations: Not Provided

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