Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Creating a tumor bank for blood samples from cancer patients and healthy controls

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

Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT01763125 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting blood samples from cancer patients and healthy people to help researchers find better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorMedical University of Vienna
Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Innsbruck and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 2003
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 23, 2023
Trial IDNCT01763125 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, inflammatory diseases alongside malignancies, or those under 18 years old 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 study aims to establish a tumor bank that collects blood samples from patients with various types of cancer, including ovarian, breast, colorectal, and lung neoplasms, as well as healthy individuals for comparison. The collected samples will be accompanied by corresponding clinical data to facilitate future research in cancer diagnosis and treatment. By systematically gathering these biological samples, the study seeks to enhance translational oncology efforts, bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications to improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this tumor bank could significantly advance 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

  • Charité University - Campus Virchow Chlinic
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Innsbruck Medical University
    Innsbruck, Austria
    Completed
  • University Hospitals Leuven - Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    Leuven, Belgium
    Completed
  • University Medical Center Freiburg
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
    Completed
  • University Clinic of Ruhr University Bochum
    Herne, Germany
    Completed
  • European Institute of Oncology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Unit of Preventive Gynecology
    Milan, Italy
    Withdrawn

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Robert Zeillinger, Prof.Dr. — Medical University Vienna, Dept. 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.
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.