Creating a tissue registry for liver cancer specimens
Establishment of a Tissue Registry for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Specimens for Genetic and Histologic Research
Nikomed Medical Center · NCT05935189
This study is trying to collect tissue and blood samples from 500 patients of Armenian descent with liver cancer to help researchers learn more about the disease and its risk factors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nikomed Medical Center (network) |
| Locations | 1 site (Yerevan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05935189 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to establish a cancer registry specifically for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) specimens to facilitate research and identify additional risk factors associated with the disease. It will involve collecting tissue and blood samples from patients of Armenian descent who have a confirmed diagnosis of HCC, along with their clinical history and other relevant data. The study will gather information from eight institutions in Armenia, targeting a total of 500 patients to create a comprehensive dataset for future research and analysis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients of Armenian descent with a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a confirmed diagnosis of HCC or are unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of hepatocellular carcinoma and lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While similar tissue registries have been established for various cancers, this specific initiative for hepatocellular carcinoma in Armenia is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of HCC * Armenian descent * Having given their signed Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to obtain informed consent
Where this trial is running
Yerevan
- Nikomed Medical Center — Yerevan, Armenia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hasmik Ghazinian, MD — Nikomed Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Tigran Aghabekyan
- Email: tigran1999@yahoo.com
- Phone: 99750721
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Hepatocellular Carcinoma