Genetic and Molecular Basis of Pediatric Liver Cancer
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The purpose of this retrospective and prospective project is to understand the molecular and genetic basis of liver cancer of childhood. Understanding the molecular and genetic bases of liver cancers can offer a better classification based on tumor biology, mechanisms and predisposition.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 99
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Prior or current treatment for a childhood liver tumor, malignant or benign, at age \<21 years.
• Biological parents and siblings of eligible children.
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
RECRUITING
Pittsburgh
Contact Information
Primary
Morgan Paul, BSN
Morgan.Paul2@upmc.edu
(412) 692-8472
Backup
Daniel Pieratt, MPA
pierattdw@upmc.edu
(412) 692-6692
Time Frame
Start Date: 2015-06-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2029-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 1600
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Pittsburgh