Plain-English translation of NCT02682667 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Multiple Myeloma research guide →This is a research study that collects blood, tissue samples, and other body fluids from people with cancer or conditions that put them at higher risk for cancer. The samples will be stored and studied by researchers at the National Cancer Institute who are working to understand and improve immunotherapy — a type of treatment that helps the body's own immune system fight cancer. No experimental medications or treatments are given as part of this study.
Immunotherapy is showing real promise in treating many types of cancer, but researchers need to study actual patient samples to better understand how it works and how to make it more effective. This trial exists to build a research library of samples that will help scientists advance these important treatments.
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You will donate blood samples and possibly other biological samples such as tissue, bone marrow, urine, or fluid from around your organs — depending on what researchers need. If you are having apheresis (a special blood collection procedure), you may need a central line placed or have blood drawn from a larger vein. The samples are collected, labeled, and stored in a research bank for scientists to study. You may be asked to participate more than once if researchers need additional samples over time.
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