Analysis and treatment options for thymic cancers
Official title: Molecular Landscape Analysis and Treatment Options for Thymic Epithelial Tumors
Run by Shanghai Chest Hospital · NCT05667948 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out how genetic changes in thymic cancers can help doctors create better, personalized treatments for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Chest Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05667948 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with a histologically proven diagnosis of thymic malignancies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with thymic malignancies who are under 18 years of age or do not have a confirmed histological diagnosis 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
This observational study focuses on thymic malignancies, which are the most common tumors found in the anterior mediastinum. It aims to create a patient registry to identify genetic alterations in thymic tumors, which could help in predicting responses to novel targeted therapies. By understanding these molecular changes, the study seeks to develop more effective treatment options for patients with thymic cancers. The research emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment approaches based on molecular diagnostics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective and personalized treatment options for patients with thymic malignancies.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in the field of thymic malignancies, this study's specific focus on molecular alterations and individualized treatment is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically proven diagnosis of thymic malignancies * 18 years of age or older * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
Where it's running
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Xiaomin Niu
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting
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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.