A Storage Facility for Tissues Obtained From Patients With Malignant Melanoma

Description

This study collects and stores blood and tumor samples from patients with malignant melanoma and healthy individuals. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the causes of melanoma and how melanoma tumors behave. Storing blood and tumor samples for future research may lead to new discoveries that may ultimately help with diagnosing or treating this disease.

Conditions

Melanoma

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study collects and stores blood and tumor samples from patients with malignant melanoma and healthy individuals. The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of the causes of melanoma and how melanoma tumors behave. Storing blood and tumor samples for future research may lead to new discoveries that may ultimately help with diagnosing or treating this disease.

Analysis of the Tumor Microenvironment and Immune Response in Malignant Melanoma

A Storage Facility for Tissues Obtained From Patients With Malignant Melanoma

Condition
Melanoma
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patient with malignant melanoma or personal history of melanoma
  • * Normal donors
  • * Informed consent can be obtained
  • * Patients with any stage of malignant melanoma
  • * Incarcerated individuals will be excluded from this protocol

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center,

William E Carson, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2024-12-31