Registry for thoracic disease specimens

Thoracic Specimen Registry

Mayo Clinic · NCT04118660

This study is collecting samples from patients with lung diseases like lung cancer to help researchers learn more about these conditions and find better treatments.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment7000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorMayo Clinic (other)
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
Trial IDNCT04118660 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This registry aims to collect and store specimens from patients with thoracic diseases, including lung cancer and lung transplants, to support research on their causes, early diagnosis, and treatment. The specimens will include blood, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, pleural fluid, and tissue samples. Managed by the Mayo Clinic Thoracic Specimen Registry Steering Committee, this initiative will facilitate the development of new research protocols and clinical trials to improve patient outcomes in thoracic diseases.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with suspected or known thoracic diseases.

Not a fit: Patients without thoracic diseases or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this registry.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved early diagnosis and treatment options for patients with thoracic diseases.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing specimen registries have shown success in advancing research and treatment in related fields.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject must be \> 18 years of age
* Presumed or known or screening of Thoracic Diseases (which includes but not limited to the following: thoracic neoplasms (masses/nodules) malignant or benign, interstitial lung diseases (ILD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), thoracic infections, thoracic malignancies metastatic to other organs, other cancers metastatic to the thoracic cavity.

Where this trial is running

Rochester, Minnesota

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Thoracic Diseases, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.