Ascertainment of Saliva or Blood Samples For Genetic Epidemiology Studies of Cancer and Aging
60 Years
N/A
Both
Non-cancer Affected Volunteers
Trial Information
Ascertainment of Saliva or Blood Samples For Genetic Epidemiology Studies of Cancer and Aging
This is a protocol to obtain saliva or blood samples from non-cancer affected volunteers
aged 60 years or older, without a history of cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer.
These samples will be used in a genomic approach to elucidate novel pathways of cancer
predisposition.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Eligible subjects must be non-cancer affected volunteers of either gender who are 60
years of age or older at the time of saliva/blood donation.
- Subjects will self-identify religion and country of origin of grandparents.
- Volunteers will have (by self report) no history of cancer other than nonmelanoma
skin cancer. It is recognized that there may be some errors in self report, however,
the literature reports a very low error rate for self reported disease reporting for
cancer as assessed by interview.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with mental impairment will be excluded from this study.
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
obtain saliva or blood from non-cancer volunteers, 60 years or older to carry out anonymous genetic epidemiology studies related to resistance to cancer in elderly.
Outcome Time Frame:
conclusion of the study
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
06-102
NCT ID:
NCT00579618
Start Date:
September 2006
Completion Date:
December 2013
Related Keywords:
- Non-cancer Affected Volunteers
- non-cancer affected volunteers
- aged 60 years or older
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, New York 10021 |
