Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Creating a bank of tumor tissue samples for research

Official title: Establishment of a Tissue Sample Bank in the Field of Gynaecological Oncology

Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT01789229 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a collection of tumor tissue samples from cancer patients and healthy individuals to help researchers find better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorMedical University of Vienna
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Vienna and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 2003
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 23, 2023
Trial IDNCT01789229 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 to 90 with a single known malignant or inflammatory disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with multiple malignancies or inflammatory diseases, as well as those under 18, 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 project aims to establish a comprehensive tumor bank that collects tissue samples from patients with various types of tumors, including benign and malignant cases, as well as healthy controls. The samples will be systematically gathered alongside corresponding clinical data to support future research in cancer diagnosis and therapy. The tumor bank will facilitate translational oncology by providing essential biological materials for analyzing tumor markers and genetic characteristics, ultimately aiming to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance cancer research and lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully established tumor banks, indicating that this approach is both viable and beneficial for advancing cancer research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Male/Female
* Age 18 to 90 years max.
* Just one current known malignant disease or just one current inflammatory disease

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inflammatory disease and malignant disease
* multiple malignancies
* multiple diseases
* underage

Where it's running

  • Medical University Vienna, Dptm. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
    Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting
  • University Hospitals Leuven - Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    Leuven, Belgium
    Completed
  • Charité University - Campus Virchow Chlinic
    Berlin, Germany
    Active not recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Robert Zeillinger, Prof.Dr. — Medical University of Vienna, Dptm. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Study coordinator: Robert Zeillinger, Prof.Dr.
  • Email: robert.zeillinger@meduniwien.ac.at
  • Phone: +43140400

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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.
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