A Platform Study for solId orgaN CancERs
PINCER
PINCER (A Platform Study for solId orgaN CancERs); an Agile Regional Platform Study to Deliver High Quality Translational Research
1 other identifier
observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Generating bespoke biosampling protocols for individual tumour specific translational projects is onerous, cumbersome and inefficient. This study aims to provide a broad platform to maximise the unique access to biopsy and resected tumour specimens available from cancer patients to provide a high-quality and efficient source of biosamples for specific translational projects. Access to historical FFPE samples and clinical data, as well as prospective fresh tissue samples, will allow interrogation of the underlying biology of these cancers. Matched pseudoanonymised clinical and radiological data will allow the development of rich high-yield datasets.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jan 2022
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2022
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
December 6, 2022
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 14, 2022
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2030
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
January 1, 2030
August 1, 2025
July 1, 2025
8 years
December 6, 2022
July 29, 2025
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Biosample procurement
Patient biosamples delivered via platform
4 years
Study Arms (1)
Patients with solid organ cancer
Prospective biosampling of blood/tissue
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
All patients with a solid organ malignancy requiring surgery or biopsy as part of their routine clinical care as decided by the specialist MDT.
You may qualify if:
- Biopsy or surgical resection as standard of care
You may not qualify if:
- Refusal or inability to consent, paediatric patients
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- University of Liverpoollead
- Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trustcollaborator
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustcollaborator
- Clatterbridge Centre for Oncologycollaborator
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trustcollaborator
- Liverpool Womens Hospitalcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, L69 3GB, United Kingdom
Biospecimen
Primary \& metastatic tumour (biopsy/resection) - FFPE, fresh tissue, whole blood
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
December 6, 2022
First Posted
December 14, 2022
Study Start
January 1, 2022
Primary Completion (Estimated)
January 1, 2030
Study Completion (Estimated)
January 1, 2030
Last Updated
August 1, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-07