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NCT Number: NCT02597738

A Feasibility Study to Further the Development of Lung Cancer-based Precision Medicine

The purpose of this study is to further advancements in biospecimens (blood cellular free component, e.g., plasma, serum, tissue, urine), in order to develop precision medicine, for lung cancer management and lung cancer screening (synergy with imaging). A co-clinical trial approach, with integrative analyses leveraging data from the treatment of genetic mouse models of lung cancer along with clinical samples and data from lung cancer patients, will be used to elucidate genomic background metrics, identify cell free DNA mutations, and further refine the liquid biopsy approach. Blood and urine samples will be analyzed for different genetic components. The tissue biopsy will be implanted into a mouse and after the cancer grows in the mouse the cancer DNA from the mouse will be compared with the human blood.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

About this study

This is a feasibility study to collect tumor and peripheral blood and urine of patients with lung cancer, or head and neck cancer, or other solid tumor who receive treatment. Blood and urine will also be collected from subjects without cancer to assess non cancer profiles. To conduct this study, a total of 30 study-eligible subjects of all races and ethnicities, aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of cancer of the lung or head and neck cancer or other solid tumor malignancy (Cohort A), will be enrolled and have their tumor collected once for molecular profiling and xenograft development and blood collected at prespecified time intervals until completion of treatment for liquid biopsy analysis (targeted sequencing, whole exome sequencing, whole genome sequencing). A total of 140 study-eligible subjects of all races and ethnicities ages 18 years or older will be enrolled in the non-lung cancer control subgroups for chronic inflammatory disorder (Cohort B), people at risk to develop lung cancer (Cohort C) and healthy people who complete vigorous exercise (Cohort D). A total of 180 subjects will be enrolled into the resection and radiation therapy cancer cohorts (Cohorts E and F).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Cohort A (Lung/Head and Neck Cancer Group) Inclusion criteria:

  • Unresectable metastatic lung cancer or head and neck cancer or other solid tumor malignancy
  • Current or Former Smokers with greater than or equal to 10 pack year smoking history
  • Candidates for standard or experimental treatment as determined by their treating physician
  • Age 18 years and older
  • Must sign an informed consent approved by the UAMS Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Cohort A (Lung/Head and Neck Cancer Group) Exclusion criteria:

  • Any other significant medical or psychiatric conditions which, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator, may interfere with consent or compliance of the treatment regimen
  • Existing diagnosis or evidence of Hepatits C, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any previous solid organ transplant.
  • Existing diagnosis or evidence of organic brain syndrome that might preclude participation in the full protocol
  • Existing diagnosis or history of significant impairment of basal cognitive function that might preclude participation in the full protocol
  • Other significant medical or psychiatric conditions which, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator, may interfere with consent or compliance of the treatment regimen

Cohort B (Chronic Inflammatory disease) Inclusion criteria:

  • Chronic inflammatory disease including but not limited to:
  • Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Ankylosing Sponsylitis
  • Scleroderma
  • No history of smoking or quit smoking within the last six months
  • Age 18 years and older
  • Must sign an informed consent approved by the UAMS Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Cohort B (Chronic inflammatory disease) Exclusion criteria:

  • Any other significant medical or psychiatric conditions which, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator, may interfere with consent or compliance of the treatment regimen. 2. Existing diagnosis or evidence of organic brain syndrome that might preclude participation in the full protocol.
  • Existing diagnosis or history of significant impairment of basal cognitive function that might preclude participation in the full protocol.
  • Other current malignancy(s). Subjects with prior history at any time of any in situ cancer, including lobular carcinoma of the breast in situ, cervical cancer in situ, atypical melanocytic hyperplasia or Clark I melanoma in situ or basal or squamous skin cancer are eligible, provided they are disease-free at the time of registration. Subjects with other malignancies are eligible if they have been continuously disease free for ≥ 5 years prior to the time of registration.
  • No current steroid treatment or treatment within the last 3 months.

Cohort C (At risk for lung cancer) Inclusion criteria:

  • Age 45-74 years
  • Former or current smokers with a 30 or more pack-years of cigarette smoking history
  • Must sign an informed consent approved by the UAMS Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Cohort C (At risk for lung cancer) Exclusion criteria:

  • Other current malignancy(s). Subjects with prior history at any time of any in situ cancer, including lobular carcinoma of the breast in situ, cervical cancer in situ, atypical melanocytic hyperplasia or Clark I melanoma in situ or basal or squamous skin cancer are eligible, provided they are disease-free at the time of registration. Subjects with other malignancies are eligible if they have been continuously disease free for ≥ 5 years prior to the time of registration.
  • History of lung cancer
  • History of removal of any portion of the lung, excluding needle biopsy
  • Unexplained weight loss of more than 15 pounds in the 12 months prior to eligibility assessment
  • Recent hemoptysis
  • Pneumonia or acute respiratory infection treated with antibiotics in the 12 weeks prior to eligibility assessment.
  • History of abnormal chest CT examination suspicious for cancer in the 18 months prior to eligibility assessment.
  • Chronic inflammatory disease including but not limited to:
  • Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Ankylosing Sponsylitis
  • Scleroderma

Cohort D (healthy people who exercise) Inclusion criteria:

  • Age 18 years and older
  • Must sign an informed consent approved by the UAMS Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Must complete and self-report vigorous exercise for 30 minutes

Cohort D (healthy people who exercise) Exclusion criteria:

  • People will be excluded if they have self reported any of the following conditions: diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders or hepatitis.

Cohort E (lung cancer with planned resection) Inclusion criteria:

  • Age 18 years and older
  • Must sign an informed consent approved by the UAMS Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Lung cancer with planned resection.

Cohort E (lung cancer with planned resection) Exclusion criteria:

  • Any other significant medical or psychiatric conditions which, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator, may interfere with consent or compliance of the protocol
  • Existing diagnosis or evidence of Hepatits C, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any previous solid organ transplant.

Cohort F (Any solid tumor cancer with radiation therapy) Inclusion criteria:

  • Age 18 years and older
  • Must sign an informed consent approved by the UAMS Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Any solid tumor cancer and will receive radiation therapy.

Cohort F (Any solid tumor cancer with radiation therapy) Exclusion criteria:

  • Any other significant medical or psychiatric conditions which, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator, may interfere with consent or compliance of the protocol 3. Existing diagnosis or evidence of Hepatits C, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any previous solid organ transplant.

Treatment and study plan

Fresh tissue biopsy

Other

Fresh tissue biopsy will be collected.

Blood/Urine Sample Collection

Other

A one time blood sample will be collected.

Primary outcomes

  1. Measurement of genomic profile

    Time frame: 15 months

    Genomic changes causing lung cancer evolve over the course of illness. The genetic changes may serve as a biomarker for diagnosis and response to treatment. These changes will be measured in human specimens and co-cultured in mice.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Arkansas

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Registry information

Official study title

Scientific and Methodological Advancements in Human Specimens to Further the Development of Lung Cancer-based Precision Medicine - A Feasibility Study

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2028
First posted
Nov 5, 2015
Registry last updated
May 29, 2026

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