NCT01728402

Brief Summary

The cause of blood and bone marrow cancers is poorly understood; however, most research focuses on how cancer cells grow and develop. Because the causes of these cancers are unknown, current treatments may be unnecessarily harsh and often do not provide a cure. Identifying the causes of blood cancers would allow for the development of treatments that are more likely to provide a cure. To find the causes of blood and bone marrow cancers, we will look for specific cancer cell abnormalities that are responsible for cancer cell growth. We will then look to see if drugs that can reverse these abnormalities can kill cancer cells.

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Enrollment
5,000

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
enrolling by invitation

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2008

Completed
4.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 13, 2012

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 19, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

First QC Date

November 13, 2012

Last Update Submit

February 12, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Identify and determine the frequency of mutations causing aberrant signaling pathway function in patients with acute leukemias (AL), lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)

    Integrated functional genomics studies (whole genome sequencing, RNAi, proteomics, drug sensitivity, expression profiling) will be used to identify aberrant signaling pathways that contribute to the formation of hematologic malignancies.

    After laboratory analyses are complete. Lab samples are collected at the time of a scheduled blood draw, bone marrow procedure, tissue biopsy, or other visit for usual medical care

Study Arms (1)

Blood Draw

Procedure: blood draw, bone marrow procedure, or tissue biopsy

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Year+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients of any age with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of a blood or bone marrow cancer may be a part of this study. The provider who will perform the blood draw, bone marrow aspirate, or biopsy as part of the patient's routine care will identify possible participants from their clinic schedule or patient list, give them information about what would be involved in participating in the study including possible risks, and ask if they are interested in participating.

You may qualify if:

  • Suspected or confirmed diagnosis of AL, LPD, MDS, or MPD
  • Male or female of all ages
  • Willing and able to sign informed consent
  • Willing guardian consent for participants under 18 years of age

You may not qualify if:

  • No suspected or confirmed diagnosis of acute leukemias (AL), lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or myeloproliferative diseases (MPD)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lymphoproliferative DisordersMyeloproliferative DisordersMyelodysplastic Syndromes

Interventions

Blood Specimen Collection

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lymphatic DiseasesHemic and Lymphatic DiseasesImmunoproliferative DisordersImmune System DiseasesBone Marrow DiseasesHematologic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Specimen HandlingClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisPuncturesSurgical Procedures, OperativeInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Cristina Tognon, PhD

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Scientific Director

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 13, 2012

First Posted

November 19, 2012

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Last Updated

February 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

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