Plain-English translation of NCT06454149 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers are building a library of medical information and tissue samples from patients with gastric MALT lymphoma — a type of cancer that starts in the stomach lining — as well as from people with other stomach conditions. By comparing these samples and records, scientists hope to understand what causes this lymphoma to develop and how it progresses. This knowledge may lead to better treatments in the future.
Very little is known about why gastric MALT lymphoma develops or what triggers it. By collecting tissue samples and detailed medical histories from newly diagnosed patients and comparing them to people with other stomach conditions, researchers can identify the biological differences that might explain how this disease starts and grows.
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If you join, you'll be asked to provide samples including saliva, a small tissue sample from your stomach lining (usually taken during an endoscopy you're already having), and a stool sample. You'll also share information about your medical history and current health. The study is observational, meaning researchers will follow your health over time but won't be testing a new medication — they're simply collecting and studying the samples and information you provide to learn more about the disease.
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South Korea
Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Collaborators
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Korea University Ansan Hospital
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
June 2024
Primary completion
June 2028
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2024.
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