Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Creating a database for cancer research and treatment

Official title: Development of a Monocentric and Prospective Clinical and Biological Database in Digestive Cancers, Gynecological Cancers, Breast Cancers and Sarcomas

Run by Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle · NCT03449264 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is creating a detailed database to help researchers understand different types of cancer better and improve treatments for patients.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment4000 (estimated)
SponsorInstitut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montpellier)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 27, 2017
Main results expectedNovember 2027
Study endsNovember 2037
Registry record updatedFebruary 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT03449264 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 with invasive or in situ tumors of specific cancer types who are treatment-naïve and require surgical intervention.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not affiliated with a social protection scheme or those unable to maintain regular follow-up due to various reasons 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 develop a comprehensive clinical and biological database to support research in various types of cancer, including digestive, gynecologic, breast cancer, and sarcoma. It focuses on collecting high-quality biological samples and clinical data to enhance understanding of tumor behavior and treatment responses. The initiative is part of a national health strategy to integrate research with clinical practice, ultimately benefiting patient care and advancing therapeutic innovations. By establishing a multidisciplinary framework, the project seeks to facilitate data sharing among researchers for improved cancer management.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for various cancer types.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in utilizing similar database approaches for cancer research, indicating a promising avenue for future advancements.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age\> at 18 years old,
* Patient with invasive or in situ tumor pathology (proven or suspected) any stage confounded,
* Patient in ICM at diagnosis

  * a digestive cancer (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, anal canal) or
  * gynecological cancer (ovary, endometrium, cervix) or
  * breast cancer or
  * sarcoma.
* Naïve patient of any treatment for the present cancer,
* Patient requiring treatment involving at least one (or more) tumor surgery (s)
* Patient who has accepted supplementary blood samples,
* Patient having given his informed, written and express consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient not affiliated to a social protection scheme,
* Patient whose regular follow-up is a priori impossible for psychological, familial, social or geographical reasons,
* Pregnant and / or nursing women,
* Subject under tutelage, curatorship or safeguard of justice,
* Patient in an emergency situation.

Where it's running

  • Institut regional du Cancer - Val d Aurelle
    Montpellier, France
    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.