Study of Clinical Biomarkers in Human Health and Disease (Healthiomics)
CureScience
Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect clinical data, biological specimens (e.g., blood, tumor, cerebrospinal fluid, urine sample, etc.), and digital health data from patients with tumors, cancer and/or neurological disorders in order to perform research studies that could advance patient care. By collecting these specimens, the investigators plan to create and maintain a biorepository to make data and specimens available to collaborating investigators performing research to discover predictive biomarkers, patterns of care, and personalized treatments that could directly improve the care of our patients through focused proof-of-concept clinical trials.
Description
For brain tumors in particular, this study will provide an important historical dataset against which to compare the addition of novel agents to standard chemoradiation. Despite advancements in surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the prognosis of malignant gliomas remains poor. Even worse is the prognosis of patients with metastatic brain tumors. However, it is recognized that a small number of brain tumor patients respond durably to specific modalities and treatment regimens and discovery of clinical, imaging, and genetic biomarkers would significantly advance the care of these patients.…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Participant or participant's legally authorized representative has the ability to understand and the willingness to provide a signed and dated informed consent form. * Participant is ≥ 18 years of age. * Participant had/has a scheduled appointment with oncology or neurosciences services at the participating medical and surgical facility. * Participant is characterized by at least one of the following criteria: 1. Has a neurological complication from any type of cancer, or is under evaluation for a possible cancer diagnosis or neurologic complication. Participant may b…
Location
- CureScience InstituteSan Diego, California