Ancillary Studies

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Ancillary studies are studies that are not part of the BARC index studies, but that propose questions and test hypotheses that are relevant to, and congruent with, the goals and purposes of the BARC. Such studies may require additional tests or data that are not routinely obtained in the main BARC protocols. Ancillary studies may involve all BARC subjects and clinical sites, or subsets of either, depending on the eligibility criteria of the study, sample size needed, and interest of BARC investigators in participating. Ideally, an ancillary study will require modest demands on the time and effort of participants, clinicians, and clinical center study coordinators. These studies may include the use of stored specimens (serum, DNA, and hepatobiliary tissues) from BARC subjects.

Ancillary Studies Policy

Ancillary Studies Proposal Form (in development)

Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP)