Pre-myeloid Cancer and Bone Marrow Failure Clinic Study

February 20, 2026 updated by: Mrinal S. Patnaik, M.B.B.S., Mayo Clinic
This clinical trial tests next generation sequencing (NGS) for the detection of precursor features of pre-myeloid cancers and bone marrow failure syndromes. NGS is a procedure that looks at relevant cancer associated genes and what they do. Finding genetic markers for pre-malignant conditions may help identify patients who are at risk of pre-myeloid cancers and bone marrow failure syndromes and lead to earlier intervention.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To use genomics and functional translational studies to diagnose, prognosticate and potentially offer therapeutic directives for patients with precursor features of myeloid neoplasms (myelodysplastic syndrome [MDS], myeloproliferative neoplasms [MPN], MDS/MPN overlap syndrome) and germline predisposition/bone marrow failure states, who do not meet the criteria for the diagnosis of these cancers as of yet.

II. To identify patients with precursor myeloid malignancies and bone marrow failure syndromes.

III. To examine the utility of NGS methods for discovery of targets or pathways involved in precursor features of myeloid cancer and bone marrow failure.

IV. To use clinomics/genomics to better understand pathobiology and risk of disease progression.

V. To help better understand the implications of variants of unknown significance using computational biology and functional studies.

VI. To utilize normal, age and sex matched controls to validate genetic and epigenetic testing carried out under this protocol (essential for accurate data analysis).

VII. To assess frailty in patients with clonal hematopoiesis in order to validate genetic and epigenetic testing completed under this protocol as objective assessments of frailty and aging in comparison to standard of care frailty and geriatric assessments.

OUTLINE:

Participants may undergo blood sample collection, a bone marrow biopsy, a skin punch biopsy, hair follicle collection, a buccal swab, and/or saliva collection for NGS analysis on study. Patients may additionally undergo clinical assessment and may receive genetic counseling on study.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

2000

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Arizona
      • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259
        • Recruiting
        • Mayo Clinic in Arizona
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Yael N. Kusne, M.D., Ph.D.
    • Florida
      • Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224-9980
        • Recruiting
        • Mayo Clinic in Florida
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • James M. Foran, M.D.
    • Minnesota
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
        • Recruiting
        • Mayo Clinic in Rochester
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Mrinal S. Patnaik, MBBS

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with idiopathic cytopenias of unclear significance (ICUS)
  • Patients with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate significance (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential [CHIP]), including the recently described CHIP syndrome called VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 ubiquitin ligase, X chromosomal, autoimmune and somatic)
  • Patients with clonal cytopenias of undetermined significance (CCUS)
  • Marrow failure syndromes with myeloid malignancy predisposition - telomere dysfunction, chromosomal breakage disorders
  • Germ line inherited syndromes with risk for malignant transformation - GATA2, CEBPA, ETV-6, RUNX1, JAK2, PF6, etc.
  • Low risk MDS (idiopathic dysplasia of unclear significance)
  • Family member of a patient with one of the above conditions
  • Patient at high risk or suspected of developing one of the above conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients under 18 years of age

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Screening
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Screening (biospecimen collection, NGS analysis)
Participants may undergo blood sample collection, a bone marrow biopsy, a skin punch biopsy, hair follicle collection, a buccal swab, and/or saliva collection for NGS analysis on study. Patients may additionally undergo clinical assessment and may receive genetic counseling on study.
Ancillary studies
Other Names:
  • Quality of Life Assessment
  • QOL Assessment
Ancillary studies
Receive genetic counseling
Undergo a skin punch biopsy
Other Names:
  • BIOPSY, PUNCH
  • Punch Biopsy of Skin
Undergo blood sample, hair follicle, and saliva collection
Other Names:
  • Biological Sample Collection
  • Biospecimen Collected
  • Specimen Collection
Undergo a bone marrow biopsy
Other Names:
  • Biopsy of Bone Marrow
  • Biopsy, Bone Marrow
Undergo a saliva or buccal swab
Other Names:
  • Buccal Scraping
  • Buccal Smear
  • Buccal swab/scraping
  • Buccal Swabbing
Undergo clinical assessment
Other Names:
  • Clinical Assessment

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Occurrence of cytopenias
Time Frame: Up tof 5 years
Assessed by the number of subjects whose cytopenias are persistent or progressive over the course of the study
Up tof 5 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Occurrence of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Time Frame: Up to 5 years
Assessed by the number of subjects who have evolved to MDS over the course of the study
Up to 5 years
Occurrence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Time Frame: Up to 5 years
Assessed by the number of subjects who have evolved to AML over the course of the study
Up to 5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mrinal S. Patnaik, MBBS, Mayo Clinic

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 16, 2017

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 15, 2030

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 15, 2035

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 4, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 4, 2016

First Posted (Estimated)

November 8, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 23, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 20, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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