Tissue study of parathyroid tumors to understand tumor biology
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at blood and/or tissue samples from people with parathyroid problems to better understand different types of parathyroid tumors. It does not test a new medicine—instead, researchers analyze samples to learn what makes each tumor type different.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT)
- You had care or surgery at MD Anderson or a collaborating hospital
- You have already given consent to use your tissue or blood for research
- Your sample must include tissue or blood available for analysis (from 1968–2015)
- Your tumor diagnosis must be one of these: parathyroid cancer, atypical parathyroid tumor, or parathyroid adenoma
- Your tumor sample must be suitable for testing (enough tissue quality/amount)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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