Targeted Genomic Analysis of Blood and Tissue Samples From Patients With Cancer (NCT02688517)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This research trial studies the use of targeted genomic analysis of blood and tissue samples from patients with cancer. Genomic sequencing is a laboratory method that is used to determine the entire genetic makeup of a specific organism or cell type. Genomic sequencing can be used to find changes in areas of the genome that may be important in the development of cancer. It may also help doctors improve ways to diagnose and treat patients with rare cancers with poor prognosis or lack of effective therapy.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (3 items).
Location: Ocean Medical Center — Brick, New Jersey
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Karnofsky/Lansky performance score \< 30
- Life expectancy \< 3 months
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (11 Sites)
- Ocean Medical Center — Brick, New Jersey
- Bayshore Community Hospital — Holmdel, New Jersey
- RWJBarnabas Health - Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City — Jersey City, New Jersey
- Southern Ocean County Medical Center — Manahawkin, New Jersey
- Morristown Medical Center — Morristown, New Jersey
- Jersey Shore Medical Center — Neptune City, New Jersey
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey — New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Riverview Medical Center/Booker Cancer Center — Red Bank, New Jersey
- Riverview Medical Center — Red Bank, New Jersey
- Overlook Hospital — Summit, New Jersey
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics — Madison, Wisconsin
💰 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.