๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2025-04-15
Genetics of Appendix Cancer Study (NCT05734430)
Genetics of Appendix Cancer: The GAP Study
๐ข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐ Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI
๐ฉบ 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
๐งช Interventions in This Study
- Genetic profiling (GENETIC)
- Retrospective tissue procurement (OTHER)
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center โ Nashville, Tennessee
๐ 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.
๐ฐ 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.
More studies in Appendix Cancer
- ICARuS Post-operative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (EPIC) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) After Optimal Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) for Neoplasms of the Appendix, Colon or Rectum With Isolated Peritoneal Metastasis โ Miami, Florida
- The Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation Natural History Study/Patient Registry โ Springfield, Pennsylvania
Explore by condition: All Appendix Cancer clinical trials
๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.