๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-06

Germ-Line Mutations in Blood and Saliva Samples From Patients With Cancer (NCT02280161)

An Investigation of the Role of Germ-Line Mutations in Cancer Predisposition, Tumor Biology, and Response to Treatment

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

This research trial studies germ-line mutations in blood and saliva samples from patients with cancer. Studying samples of blood and saliva from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about how inherited genetic mutations can affect cancer predisposition (an inherited increase in the risk of developing cancer), their impact on treatment response, and their role in cancer development.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • cytology specimen collection procedure (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)

  • Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (310) 825-9775

Email: jweidhaas@mednet.ucla.edu

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†—