Pediatric Extracranial Solid Tumor Biorepository

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to create a biospecimen repository for both fresh frozen tissue from core needle biopsies and tumor resections as well as serial plasma collection.

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 ≤21 years old at diagnosis with solid tumors of the chest, abdomen, and extremities including but not limited to neuroblastic tumors, sarcoma including soft tissue and bone, kidney tumors, liver tumors, ovarian tumors, lung and pleural-based tumors, and intestinal tumors.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Greater than 21 years of age. 

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 5/02/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephanie Polites, M.D., M.P.H.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Thoracic Surgery Research Unit

(877) 526-9172

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Publications

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