Clinical Trials Cooperative Group

Definition 1

A group of researchers, cancer centers, and community doctors who are involved in studies of new cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, quality of life, and rehabilitation. Clinical trials carried out by cooperative groups are sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and large numbers of patients take part in many locations. Examples include the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), and Children's Oncology Group (COG). (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A group of researchers, cancer centers, and community doctors who provide infrastructure for studies of new cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, quality of life, and rehabilitation. EXAMPLE(S): Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG), Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG). (NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)

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