Modeling cancer treatment side effects using patient blood samples
Official title: Using Induced-Pluripotent Stem Cells to Model Cancer Therapy-Related Adverse Events
Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT06640010 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how cancer treatments affect the body by using blood samples from patients to create special cells that can help researchers understand side effects like heart and nerve damage.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 12, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06640010 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are planned to receive or are currently undergoing potentially toxic cancer therapies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to understand the informed consent process or comply with the study protocol 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 observational study aims to generate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from patients undergoing cancer treatment to model and understand the adverse effects associated with cancer therapies. By differentiating these iPSCs into relevant cell types such as cardiomyocytes and neurons, researchers will investigate the mechanisms behind toxicities like cardiotoxicity and neurotoxicity. The study will also explore whether specific genetic variants in patients contribute to these toxicities and screen for potential protective therapies. Blood samples will be collected, and medical records will be reviewed to support these objectives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to personalized approaches in managing and mitigating cancer therapy-related side effects for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of iPSCs in modeling diseases is established, this specific approach to understanding cancer therapy-related toxicities is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient \>= 18 years of age * Previously treated, planned or currently receiving any potentially toxic cancer therapy including but not limited to chemotherapy, targeted and immunotherapies Exclusion Criteria: * Inability on the part of the patient to understand the informed consent or be compliant with the protocol
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nadine Norton, PhD — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trials Referral Office
- Email: mayocliniccancerstudies@mayo.edu
- Phone: 855-776-0015
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.