Connecting clinical and genomic data for patients with advanced solid tumors

AIO-BNHO Comprehensive Clinico-genomics Database Network - AIO-BNHO CONNECT

AIO-Studien-gGmbH · NCT05701150

This study is gathering and analyzing health and genetic information from patients with advanced solid tumors to improve cancer treatment in Germany.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAIO-Studien-gGmbH (other)
Locations3 sites (Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05701150 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

The AIO-BNHO CONNECT platform is a national, observational research initiative that collects and analyzes clinical and genomic data from patients with advanced solid tumors, excluding certain lung cancers and mesothelioma. It aims to compile real-world data from various healthcare providers, including community hospitals and university hospitals, to enhance understanding of precision oncology in Germany. The platform includes a decentralized tissue repository for tumor specimens, which can be utilized in future research projects. Both retrospective and prospective data will be gathered, including information from deceased patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with advanced solid tumors that are inoperable or not eligible for curative systemic therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, or mesothelioma will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the understanding of treatment outcomes and genomic profiles in advanced solid tumors, leading to better personalized treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing similar approaches of integrating clinical and genomic data have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel initiative.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of advanced (i.e., locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic) solid tumor, ineligible for curative surgery and/or curative systemic therapy
* Available results of commercial or non-commercial RNA- and/or DNA-based multi-gene NGS panels with \>30 genes analyzed; for non-commercial panels a list of all tested genes and multiple gene biomarkers (e.g., tumor mutational burden (TMB), microsatellite status) must be provided
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Signed and dated informed consent form (not applicable for inclusion of deceased patients)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of NSCLC/SCLC (C34) or mesothelioma (C45)
* NGS results older than two years at the date of patient inclusion

Where this trial is running

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.