The Caris Biorepository Research Protocol

Date Added
March 31st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00149599
Researcher
Gerard Silvestri

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer
Summary

The Caris Biorepository is collecting quality biospecimens, which can be any material that comes from human tissue, to bank for the purposes of future research studies related to advancing precision medicine and improving patient care. Select biospecimens may be collected from consenting individuals who have, or do not have cancer, are being screened for, or have an increased risk for a certain type of cancer. Samples may be used for research on: cells that make up your body (DNA and RNA) and how those cells and other cells work in healthy people and people with illness; how biomarkers might be able to predict the best treatments for a particular tumor type or blood finding; biomarker testing to discover and refine new technology; or, new discoveries and new biomarkers that can predict disease.

Institution
MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Michael Balassone
843-792-6696
balassom@musc.edu

The Caris Biorepository Research Protocol

Date Added
March 31st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00149599
Researcher
Gerard Silvestri

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer
Summary

The Caris Biorepository is collecting quality biospecimens, which can be any material that comes from human tissue, to bank for the purposes of future research studies related to advancing precision medicine and improving patient care. Select biospecimens may be collected from consenting individuals who have, or do not have cancer, are being screened for, or have an increased risk for a certain type of cancer. Samples may be used for research on: cells that make up your body (DNA and RNA) and how those cells and other cells work in healthy people and people with illness; how biomarkers might be able to predict the best treatments for a particular tumor type or blood finding; biomarker testing to discover and refine new technology; or, new discoveries and new biomarkers that can predict disease.

Institution
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center
Recruitment Contact
Michael Balassone
843-792-6696
balassom@musc.edu

High-Dose Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Quitting Cigarettes and E-cigarettes

Date Added
April 21st, 2026
PRO Number
Pro00150067
Researcher
Amanda Palmer

List of Studies

Keywords
Drug Studies, Smoking, Substance Use
Summary

Many people use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes (dual use) and want to quit both. However, little is known about the best way to support individuals who want to quit dual use. This study will test different doses of nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges), a medication typically used for quitting smoking, to see which dose is best for people using both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. This study will also see if quitting cigarettes and e-cigarettes can lead to changes in health that might prevent cancer.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Rachel Bracci
(843)737-1516
chrisrac@musc.edu



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