๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-12

Patient Derived Vascularized MicroTumor Model of Gastrointestinal Peritoneal Carcinomatosis (NCT05844865)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of California, Irvine

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

This is a pilot study gathering and using samples and data from patients with gastrointestinal peritoneal carcinomatosis. Participants will be asked for permission to provide blood and ascites/peritoneal wash fluid, tumor samples during their planned surgical procedure.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine โ€” Orange, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Biospecimen Collection (Blood, Ascites/Peritoneal Wash Fluid and/or Tumor Samples) (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)

  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine โ€” Orange, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (877) 827-7883

Email: ucstudy@uci.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†—