Whole Exome Sequencing and Other Emerging Technologies of Endoscopic Ultrasound Cytopathology
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Sponsor Protocol Number: 14-009347
About this study
The purpose of this research study is to gather information on the feasibility of performing novel molecular analysis on Endoscopic Ultrasound acquired cytologic material and to assess molecular changes in cytology samples to see if that may aid treatment decision planning for future patients.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with a clinically suspicious mass requiring a routine clinical EUS FNA for diagnostic and staging purposes
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