Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 120

Collecting and storing tissue samples from patients with suspected solid tumors

Official title: Advanced Tumor Bank Project

Run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NCT00900471 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting blood and tissue samples from patients with suspected solid tumors to help with future cancer research and understand how normal tissue changes to cancerous tissue.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 120 Years
SexAll
Enrollment20000 (estimated)
SponsorWake Forest University Health Sciences
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2004
Main results expectedMay 2027
Study endsMay 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT00900471 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients with clinically suspected solid tumors who are scheduled for surgical resection or biopsy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who do not have a suspected solid tumor or are not undergoing surgery or biopsy 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 research focuses on collecting and preserving blood and tissue samples from patients undergoing surgery for suspected solid tumors. The samples will be used to create a repository for future cancer research at Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study aims to analyze changes from normal to cancerous tissue and may involve genetic analysis of the tumor samples. Information about patients' medical histories will also be collected to support ongoing research efforts.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of cancer biology and improve future treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies involving tissue sample collection for cancer research have shown success in advancing our understanding of tumor biology and treatment options.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Signed protocol specific informed consent prior to registration/randomization.
* Clinically suspected solid tumor AND scheduled for surgical resection and/or biopsy

Where it's running

  • Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.