Molecular Tumor Board for advanced cancer patients
Official title: Molecular Tumor Board at the Center for Personalized Medicine Tübingen: a Prospective Observational Study
Run by University Hospital Tuebingen · NCT03503149 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well the advice from a special team of doctors helps advanced cancer patients live longer and feel better in their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Tuebingen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | March 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 19, 2018 |
| Trial ID | NCT03503149 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with advanced cancer who have been referred to the Molecular Tumor Board by their treating physician.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have cancer or those who do not meet the referral criteria for the Molecular Tumor Board will 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 involves the Molecular Tumor Board at the Center for Personalized Medicine in Tübingen, which aims to document patients referred for molecular tumor profiling in routine clinical care. It focuses on tracking clinical outcomes such as progression-free survival and overall survival, as well as patient-reported outcomes. The study also evaluates how well the recommendations from the tumor board are followed in clinical practice. There are no interventions involved, as it is observational in nature.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance personalized treatment strategies for advanced cancer patients based on molecular profiling.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing molecular tumor boards have shown promise in improving treatment outcomes, indicating that this approach is supported by prior success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Given informed consent ("broad consent" of the University Hospital Tübingen)
* ≥ 18 years of age
* Clinical indication for a referral to Molecular Tumor Board by the treating physician
Exclusion Criteria:
* The MTB assists the referring physician with the interpretation and the use of tumor molecular profiling data for deciding on a therapeutic strategy. Therefore, this board is confined to cancer patients and cannot provide any service for non-cancer patients
Where it's running
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University Hospital Tübingen
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ghazaleh Tabatabai, Prof — University Hospital Tuebingen
- Study coordinator: Ghazaleh Tabatabai, Prof
- Email: ghazaleh.tabatabai@med.uni-tuebingen.de
- Phone: 0049707129
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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.