๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-16

Collection and Storage of Tissue Samples From Patients Undergoing Surgery For Suspected Solid Tumors (NCT00900471)

Advanced Tumor Bank Project

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of tissue or blood from patients with cancer for study in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future PURPOSE: This research study is collecting and storing blood and tissue samples from patients with suspected solid tumors.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Age range: 18 Years to 120 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • biologic sample preservation procedure (OTHER)
  • medical chart review (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (336) 713-6771

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—