Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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 typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital Tuebingen
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2018
Main results expectedMarch 1, 2028
Study endsMarch 1, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 19, 2018
Trial IDNCT03503149 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

  • University Hospital Tübingen
    Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
    Recruiting

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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.