A resource for collecting cancer data and biospecimens
Official title: Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research
Run by University of Nebraska · NCT02012699 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a resource to collect health information and samples from cancer patients and healthy individuals to help improve cancer prevention and treatment strategies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 19 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 999999 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Nebraska Academic / other |
| Locations | 42 sites (Greenwood Village, Colorado and 41 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2013 |
| Main results expected | December 2099 |
| Study ends | December 2099 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02012699 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with a personal history of cancer, those at high risk for developing cancer, and individuals without a cancer history for the control registry.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 19 years of age or those unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The iCaRe2 is a multi-institutional resource developed by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center to gather and manage standardized, longitudinal data and biospecimens from adult cancer patients, high-risk individuals, and normal controls. This initiative focuses on a wide geographical coverage, including small and rural hospitals, to enhance studies on cancer risk factors and to facilitate the development of innovative strategies for prevention, screening, and personalized treatment. The repository supports collaboration among centers with expertise in various cancer-related fields, allowing for comprehensive cohort and population studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved cancer prevention, early detection, and personalized treatment strategies for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing similar data collection and biospecimen management approaches have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel initiative.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Diagnosis/history of cancer * Risk for developing cancer or suspicious clinical findings * No history of cancer (normal control registry) * Able to provide informed consent * 19 years of age or older * English or Spanish speaking individuals Exclusion Criteria * Unable to provide informed consent because of cognitive impairment * Non-English or non-Spanish speaking individuals
Where it's running
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Advent Health
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Manchester Medical Hospital
Manchester, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Florida Hospital DeLand
DeLand, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Florida Hospital FISH
Orange City, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Florida Hospital Flagler
Palm Coast, Florida, United States Recruiting
Show 36 more locations
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Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Rush-Copley Cancer Care Center
Aurora, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Rush-Copley Healthcare Center
Yorkville, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Parkview Research Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
Covenant Medical Center, Inc
Waterloo, Iowa, United States Recruiting -
Saint Luke's Cancer Instititute - South
Overland Park, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
Northwest Hospital
Randallstown, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
William E. Kahlert Regional Cancer Center
Westminster, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Riverwood Healthcare Center
Aitkin, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Essentia Health - Duluth Clinic
Duluth, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Lake Region Healthcare
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, East
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Kansas City North
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Liberty
Liberty, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
North Kansas City Hospital
North Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Heartland Regional Medical Center dba Mosaic Life Care
Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Bozeman, Montana, United States Recruiting -
Mary Lanning Healthcare, Morrison Cancer Center
Hastings, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Faith Regional Health Services, Carson Cancer Center
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
North Platte, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
Nebraska Methodist Health System
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, New York, United States Recruiting -
Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare, Mohawk Valley
Utica, New York, United States Recruiting -
Cape Fear Valley Health System
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota, United States Recruiting -
Trinity Hospital Cancer Care Center
Minot, North Dakota, United States Recruiting -
Aultman Alliance Community Hospital
Alliance, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Aultman Hospital
Canton, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Bellin Memorial Hospital
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kurt Fisher, MD, PhD — University of Nebraska
- Study coordinator: Artem Pachikov
- Email: artem.pachikov@unmc.edu
- Phone: 402-559-0568
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.