RECRUITING

Natural History Study of Children and Adults With Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

Background: \- Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare cancer of the thyroid gland. In children and adults, it is often part of a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2 (MEN2). MEN2 is usually caused by a genetic mutation, and it can cause a number of problems in addition to MTC. These problems include adrenal gland tumors, hormone changes, and problems with the bones and other organs. Not much is known about how MTC develops over time, especially in people with MEN2. Researchers want to study MTC in children and adults and see how it affects their growth and development. Objectives: \- To study how medullary thyroid cancer affects children and adults over time. Eligibility: \- Children and adults who have medullary thyroid cancer. Design: * Participants will be screened with a brief physical exam and medical history. Blood and tissue samples will be collected to see whether participants have the MEN2 genetic mutation. * Treatment will not be provided as part of this study. However, participants will be receiving standard care for MTC. They may be eligible for other clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health. * Participants will have regular study visits every 6 to 12 months to evaluate their MTC and any treatment. Blood tests, imaging studies, and other tests may be performed as needed to monitor the disease. * Participants and their parents/guardians will also complete questionnaires about their health and emotions during the study.

Official Title

Longitudinal Assessment and Natural History Study of Children and Adults With MEN2A or MEN2B With or Without Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

Quick Facts

Study Start:2012-07-30
Study Completion:N/A
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT01660984

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:4 Months
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 years or older
  2. Willing and able to provide informed consent
  3. Able to understand and follow study procedures
  4. Stable medical condition
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Andrea N Lucas
CONTACT
(240) 760-6252
andrea.lucas@nih.gov
John W Glod, M.D.
CONTACT
(240) 760-6194
john.glod@nih.gov

Principal Investigator

John W Glod, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Study Locations (Sites)

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

  • John W Glod, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2012-07-30
Study Completion DateN/A

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2012-07-30
Study Completion DateN/A

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Thyroid Tumor
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • RET Mutations
  • Natural History

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Medullary Thyroid Cancer