Circulating Tumor Cells (CTCs) as a Blood-based Tumor Marker in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not CTCs can be detected in blood samples taken from patients diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. The purpose is to compare CTC analysis to tumor samples to look for differences.
Checked against the public recordLast updated Jan 10, 2017 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Not specified
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Interventions being studied
- Not specified
How this study is categorized
These labels come from structured fields and exact terms in the public record.
Who may be able to participate
Inclusion Criteria: * Histological proof of small cell lung cancer with extensive stage disease and have been untreated. * Must be willing to give and sign informed consent. * Must be 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age.
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- University of Kansas Medical CentnerKansas City, Kansas
- University of Nebraska & Omaha VAOmaha, Nebraska
Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Jan 10, 2017. Always confirm current availability with the study team.