Castleman Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You have HIV or another condition that weakens the immune system, along with cancer
- You have a type of cancer that is thought to be caused by a virus
- You are HIV-negative but have a type of cancer that commonly occurs in people who have HIV
- You have a cancer or condition linked to a specific virus called KSHV, such as Multicentric Castleman Disease
- You have a cancer thought to be caused by a virus naturally found in the human body (confirm with trial site)
- You have a condition called Idiopathic Castleman Disease (a rare disorder affecting the lymph nodes)
- You are generally well enough to have a biopsy if needed (your doctor will assess this based on your overall health), or you are enrolling only to have already-collected tissue studied
- You are willing to sign a consent form allowing your tumor samples and other tissues to be used for research
- You are already taking part in other related research studies at the NIH
Who may not be able to join:
- You are unable to give your own informed consent to take part in the study
- You are currently pregnant, as there is no direct benefit identified for pregnant women in this study
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Robert Yarchoan, M.D., National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Phone: (240) 760-6126
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Tissue collection
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.