Collection of Malignant Ascites, Pleural Fluid, and Blood From People With Solid Tumors
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Estimated Enrollment
- 500
Summary
- Conditions
- Cancer
- Fallopian Tube Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Primary Peritoneal Cancer
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Background: -Malignant ascites or pleural effusions are often seen in patients with solid tumor malignancies. -Malignant ascites is proinflammatory with many cytokines present and acts to promote tumor cell growth. -The cellular composition of malignant ascites consists of lymphocytes, macrophages a...
Background: -Malignant ascites or pleural effusions are often seen in patients with solid tumor malignancies. -Malignant ascites is proinflammatory with many cytokines present and acts to promote tumor cell growth. -The cellular composition of malignant ascites consists of lymphocytes, macrophages and monocytes. -Serum monocytes and lymphocytes play a role in the native host anti-tumor immune mediated mechanisms. -A paracentesis or thoracentesis is often done for symptomatic relief from the malignant fluid collection. Primary Objective: -To obtain blood samples and ascites and pleural effusion samples from patients with solid tumor malignancies, with the intent of performing translational studies related to cancer. Eligibility: Patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age. Diagnosis of malignant solid tumor. Patients must be able and willing to provide informed consent. Design: -We will collect approximately 200cc-5L ascites from patients that are undergoing a therapeutic paracentesis or thoracentesis. No thoracentesis or paracentesis will be performed solely for research purposes. -The fluid will be collected during the medical procedure and may be collected at more than one time point. -We will also collect 30ml of peripheral blood. This will be from patients who are being seen in follow up, consultation, or presenting for enrollment on a clinical trial.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT03189108
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Christina M Annunziata, M.D. National Cancer Institute (NCI)