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Genetic Study to Identify Gene Mutations in Participants Previously Enrolled in Clinical Trial NCI-99-C-0053 Who Have von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome or Are at Risk for von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome

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Alternate Title

Genetic Study of Mutations in Participants Previously Enrolled in NCI-99-C-0053 Who Have von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome or Who Are at Risk for VHL Syndrome

Basic Trial Information

PhaseTypeStatusAgeSponsorProtocol IDs
No phase specifiedGeneticsCompletedAdultNCINCI-03-C-0148
NCT00075348

Trial Description

Purpose:

The identification of gene mutations in individuals who have or are at risk for von Hippel-Lindau syndrome may allow doctors to better determine the genetic processes involved in the development of cancer.

This genetic study is finding gene mutations in participants with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome or who are at risk for developing von Hippel-Lindau syndrome.

Eligibility:

Eligibility criteria include the following:

Final eligibility for a clinical trial is determined by the health professionals conducting the trial.

Treatment/Intervention:

A sample of participants' blood or cheek cells will be collected and analyzed. Participants may receive genetic counseling and/or the results of genetic testing.

Important:

For more details about this trial, refer to the Health Professional version of the trial summary.

If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, contact your doctor for a referral or call a trial contact person listed below. You may see the same contact person listed at more than one site, however, if you call the number listed you can ask to speak to the study coordinator or person involved with the specific trial you are interested in. If you have questions about cancer or clinical trials, call the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). General information about clinical trials, including risks, benefits, and costs, can be found on NCI's Web site.

Trial Contact Information

Trial Lead Organizations

NCI - Center for Cancer Research

William Linehan, MD, Protocol chair
Ph: 301-496-6353

Related Information

PDQ® clinical trial NCI-99-C-0053

Registry Information
Official Title Genetic Mutation Analysis In A VHL Population
Trial Start Date 2003-12-31
Trial Completion Date 2008-12-23
Registered in ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00075348
Date Submitted to PDQ 2003-04-11
Information Last Verified 2008-11-30

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