Metabolic and protein biomarkers of gastro-oesophageal cancer
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Metabolic phenotyping of biofluids and tissues for molecular profiling in gastro-oesophageal cancer.
IRAS ID
142067
Contact name
George Hanna
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Research summary
Volatile organic compounds are microscopic compounds which are present within human body fluids (including gastric content, blood and urine) as well as human breath. Previous studies have shown that levels of these compounds may be altered in patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer and colorectal cancer. This study will aim to further study the presence of these compounds within the gastric juice, blood and tissues of patients with gastrointestinal cancer to further our understanding of how these compounds are formed and whether they could be used in the future by clinicians to assist in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer.
REC name
London - Bromley Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/LO/0742
Date of REC Opinion
19 Jun 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion