Gastrointestinal Biomarkers in Tissue and Biological Fluid Samples From Colorectal Cancer Patients (NCT00899626)
Novel Colon Cancer Markers in Gastrointestinal Tissue and Biofluids
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tissue, blood, urine, stool, and other biological fluids from patients with cancer and from healthy volunteers undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer. PURPOSE: This research study is looking at gastrointestinal biomarkers in tissue and biological fluid samples from patients and participants undergoing colonoscopy, endoscopy, or surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Nashville — Nashville, Tennessee
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Nashville — Nashville, Tennessee
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center — Nashville, Tennessee
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (615) 936-8422
Email: kristen.k.ciombor@vumc.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.