Creating a model using patient samples for gastrointestinal cancer research

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot study aims to collect and utilize samples from patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal peritoneal carcinomatosis. Participants will provide blood, ascites/peritoneal wash fluid, and tumor samples during their scheduled surgical procedures. The goal is to develop a patient-derived vascularized microtumor model that can help in understanding the disease better and potentially lead to improved treatment strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients must have a GI tumor
* Must have planned standard of care surgical procedure
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Pattens who are unable to comply with the study protocol

Where it's running

• Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine
  Orange, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Maheswari Senthil, MD FACS — Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Study coordinator: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center University of California, Irvine
• Email: ucstudy@uci.edu
• Phone: 1-877-827-7883

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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.