Status:
UNKNOWN
Study Investigating MEN1 and SDHD in Familial Carcinoid Tumors
Lead Sponsor:
Rutgers University
Conditions:
Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
12+ years
Brief Summary
There is a high incidence among the first degree relatives of the carcinoid patients, indicating the involvement of genetic components in its initiation and pathogenesis.
Detailed Description
This proposed pilot study will conduct detailed interviews into the medical, environmental, and family histories and to collect blood specimen to obtain DNA. The Blood specimen and DNA will be process...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Over the age of 18 years
- More than one ,member of a family with a history of biopsy confirmed carcinoid tumor
- English speaking
- Mentally and emotionally capable of answering questions
- Willing and available for study participation
- At least one other family member with carcinoid tumor
Exclusion
- If you are under the age of 18 years,
- If you are unable to understand or unable to provide informed consent,
- If you have a psychological condition (i.e. depression, anxiety disorder, substance abuse, etc.) which might cause you significant problems in dealing with test results.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00672269
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
February 4 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Busch Campus of Rutgers University, Human Genetics Institute
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 08854-8082