๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-04-15

Genetics of Appendix Cancer Study (NCT05734430)

Genetics of Appendix Cancer: The GAP Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI

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

The GAP Study is a prospective cohort study designed to comprehensively investigate genetic variations that may contribute to cancer development among individuals diagnosed with appendix/appendiceal cancer who are ages 18+ years.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center โ€” Nashville, Tennessee

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Genetic profiling (GENETIC)
  • Retrospective tissue procurement (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)

  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center โ€” Nashville, Tennessee

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (615) 936-8544

Email: gapcancerstudy@vumc.org

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.

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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.
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