Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Registry and biospecimen collection for synovial sarcoma patients

Official title: Synovial Sarcoma Registry and Biospecimen Repository

Run by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · NCT05910307 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting medical information and samples from people with synovial sarcoma to help researchers find better treatments and improve care for future patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 12, 2023
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsJune 2033
Registry record updatedJune 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT05910307 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals of any age with a confirmed diagnosis of synovial sarcoma who are willing to provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients with sarcomas that do not meet the criteria for this registry or those unwilling to participate 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 collect and store data and biological samples from patients diagnosed with synovial sarcoma to facilitate future research aimed at improving patient outcomes. Participants will provide access to their medical records, leftover tumor tissue, and may also give blood or saliva samples. They will complete questionnaires about their medical history and may be contacted periodically for updates over a span of up to 10 years. Genetic testing will be performed on the collected samples to explore potential insights into the disease.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients with synovial sarcoma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies involving biorepositories and genetic testing in cancer have shown promise in advancing treatment options, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially beneficial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Males or females of any age
2. Reported diagnosis of synovial sarcoma
3. Informed consent from subject (aged ≥18 years) or parent/guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Individuals with sarcomas that do not fit the definition of those considered for this registry
2. Individuals who are unwilling to participate
3. Individuals who are unwilling or unable to provide written consent

Where it's running

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Theodore Laetsch, MD — Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Study coordinator: Lauren Gutstein
  • Email: gutsteinl1@chop.edu
  • Phone: 267-425-2029

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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.