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Determining the Risk Factor Profile and Biology of Colorectal Cancer in Nigeria
Trial Status: active
This study seeks to understand and address unique risk factors, rates, and cause (etiology) of colorectal cancer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Non-communicable diseases are becoming a major public health problem in low and middle income countries. The most common diseases included in this group are cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Developing robust data registries may help provide researchers with accurate and comprehensive data for the evaluation of such diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. Information gathered from this study may help to radically alter researchers' approach to colorectal cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in this region.
Inclusion Criteria
Age 18 and older
Suspected or confirmed diagnosis of colorectal cancer
Healthy volunteers/no confirmed diagnosis for comparison
Exclusion Criteria
Participants unwilling to sign consent
Participants under the age of 18
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT03473795.
Locations matching your search criteria
United States
New York
New York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Status: Active
Contact: Thomas Peter Kingham
Phone: 212-639-5260
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To analyze risk factors, demographics, treatments, and outcomes for patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in the future.
OUTLINE: This is an observational study.
Participants complete questionnaires regarding socio-demographic data, risk factors, disease specific data, investigation, and treatment details as well as findings during follow-up. Participants may also undergo collection of tissue, blood, urine, saliva, hair, and nail clipping samples.
After completion of study, participants are followed up periodically.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial TypeNot provided by clinicaltrials.gov
Lead OrganizationMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
