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Genetics of Appendix Cancer Study

Andreana Holowatyj, PhD, MSCI · NCT05734430

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Observational
Target enrollment
700
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
November 11, 2022
Record last updated
April 18, 2025

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

The GAP Study is a prospective cohort study designed to comprehensively investigate genetic variations that may contribute to cancer development among individuals diagnosed with appendix/appendiceal cancer who are ages 18+ years.

Being studied: Genetic profiling; Retrospective tissue procurement

Conditions: Appendix Cancer; Appendiceal Cancer; Appendiceal Neoplasms; Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm; Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma; Appendiceal Carcinoid Tumor; Appendiceal Neoplasm Malignant Secondary; Appendix Adenocarcinoma; Appendix Mucinous Neoplasm; Appendix Tumor; Appendix Cancer Metastatic; Appendix NET; Low-Grade Appendix Mucinous Neoplasm; High Grade Appendix Mucinous Neoplasm; High Grade Appendix Mucinous Adenocarcinoma

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

GAP Social

  • Known diagnosis of appendix cancer in the United States
  • Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study

GAP Vanderbilt

  • Known diagnosis of appendix cancer
  • Diagnosed by and/or consulting with a physician/clinical provider participating in the GAP Study
  • Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study

GAP Parent

  • Biological parents (mother and/or father) of individuals actively participating in the GAP Study
  • Residing in the United States
  • Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Women pregnant at the time of consent
  • Prisoners
  • Unable to provide informed consent
  • Unable to read, write, or complete questionnaires in English

Recruiting US locations

  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    Nashville, TN 37232

    Site contact: GAP Study Coordinator (Rebecca B.) · 615-936-8544 · gapcancerstudy@vumc.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • GAP Study Coordinator (Rebecca B.) · 615-936-8544 · gapcancerstudy@vumc.org
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