🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-04-21
Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) in Lung Cancer (NCT02630615)
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Shadia Jalal
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The primary objective of this study is to establish circulating tumor cell (CTC) derived xenografts and assess the activity of novel DNA repair inhibitors as a function of DNA repair mutations detected in CTC samples (personalize DNA repair therapy).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Blood draw (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Indiana University Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Roudebush VA Medical Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.