Cancer prevention registry collecting health and genetic information
Official title: Texas Regional Excellence in Cancer (TREC) @Texas A&M University Cancer Prevention Registry and Repository
Run by Texas A&M University · NCT06826014 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting health and genetic information from people to see how different factors affect cancer risk and to find better ways to prevent and treat cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Texas A&M University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bryan, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 2030 |
| Study ends | November 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06826014 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are participating in coordinated cancer screening programs and can provide consent for genetic material donation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who decline to participate or have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease 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 research collects health and genetic data to explore how factors like genetics, diet, exercise, and occupation influence cancer risk. The study aims to identify strategies for early cancer prevention and treatment by analyzing the collected information. Participants will be followed for five years, and their health records will be shared in a deidentified format for further research. The ultimate goal is to enhance methods for preventing cancers that are difficult to treat.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cancer prevention strategies tailored to individual risk factors.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using genetic and lifestyle data to inform cancer prevention strategies, making this approach promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older, and, * People participating in the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) A coordinated cancer screening research program in Bryan and Navasota Family Medicine Clinics and, * People with COPD, liver disease, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) lesions, having had a colonoscopy or a low dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung scan or cervical exam in the last 12 months or scheduled for one, and, * Able to give and comprehend the consent process, and, * Able to consent to donate blood and urine samples, genetic material through buccal swabs for future research, and, * Able to understand that their specimens, health record, and changes in health status will be followed for a five-year period and shared in deidentified form with the research community, and, * All sexes and gender identities. Exclusion Criteria: * Declines to participate or interact with staff/share their medical status. * A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias in a medical record indicates a progressive, debilitating condition that impairs memory, thought processes, and functioning Individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide consent will be excluded
Where it's running
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Texas A&M Family Care
Bryan, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kenneth S Ramos, MD
- Email: kramos@tamu.edu
- Phone: 7136777740
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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.