Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

This trial tests different ways to prepare children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see whether a conditioning regimen without total body irradiation works as well as one with it, and to find the best approach for diffe…

This nationwide trial is testing whether adjusting chemotherapy intensity based on the amount of leukemia cells remaining after initial treatment (called minimal residual disease, or MRD) can improve outcomes for children and teens with high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding dasatinib and blinatumomab to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for children aged 1 to 19 with very high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The study focuses on patients with specific genetic markers or who did not respond to initi…

This trial tests whether using advanced genetic testing (NGS) to measure leftover cancer cells after initial treatment can help doctors tailor chemotherapy for children with standard-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Around 116 children aged 1 to 10 will receive a standard chemo…

This large trial is testing whether adding the targeted drugs blinatumomab or venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can improve survival and reduce side effects in children with intermediate- or high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study compares different sched…

This early-phase trial is testing whether a long-acting antibiotic called dalbavancin, given once every 28 days along with a short course of oral antibiotics, can prevent serious bloodstream infections in children and young adults with high-risk leukemia. The study will enroll 29…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of cell therapy for children and young adults up to age 21 with a form of leukemia (CD19-positive) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses immune cells from a family donor that are engineered in a lab to recognize …

This study tests a new way to do a stem cell transplant for children with a hard-to-treat type of leukemia (ALL). Doctors will use special immune cells (CAR T cells) after the transplant to try to kill any remaining cancer cells. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and wo…

This early-stage trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs—olverembatinib and APG-2575—can safely and effectively treat children with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has relapsed or not responded to standard treatments. The study will fi…

This study is testing the safety of Omegaven, a fish oil-based fat emulsion, in 40 children under 18 who have developed liver problems (cholestasis) from long-term IV nutrition. The main goal is to see how many children develop essential fatty acid deficiency during at least 8 we…

This early-phase study is testing an experimental oral drug called AZD3632 in about 84 people with advanced blood cancers (acute leukemias or myelodysplastic syndromes) that have certain genetic changes. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose, while…

This early-stage trial is testing whether adding the drug ruxolitinib (Jakafi) to standard chemotherapy is safe for adolescents and young adults (ages 12-39) newly diagnosed with Ph-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), an aggressive subtype. The study will enroll 15 participa…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of cell therapy for people with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma, leukemia) that have returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognize and …

This early-phase trial tests a new immunotherapy for children and adults with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded after a donor stem cell transplant. The treatment uses specially engineered donor T cells designed to recognize and attack a protein called HA-1 found …

This study tests a behavioral program called CareMeds that teaches parents skills to help their young children (ages 3-9) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia take oral chemotherapy at home. Researchers will enroll 100 families across two cities to see if the program is feasible and…

This early-phase trial tests a drug called revumenib in people with acute leukemia who have had a stem cell transplant. The drug targets a protein that helps leukemia cells grow. The study will check safety, find the best dose, and see if it can stop the cancer from coming back. …

This study tests a new treatment plan for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in low- and middle-income African countries. The plan uses stronger chemotherapy for high-risk cases and aims for an 85% remission rate. Researchers will track whether the drugs are availab…

This early-stage trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy (CMD63) in 16 children whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and kill cancer cells. The main goal i…

This study tests a personalized cell therapy called CAR T-cells for people with relapsed or hard-to-treat lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The therapy involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to recognize and attack cancer cells, and infusin…

This early-phase trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CD70-CAR T cells in children and young adults up to age 21 with blood cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking the patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recogn…

This study follows 40 people who received Miltenyi CAR T cell therapy at least one year ago for cancers like melanoma, lymphoma, or leukemia. Researchers will track side effects, cancer return, and overall health for years. The goal is to understand the long-term safety and effec…

This early-stage study is testing a new biologic drug called CC312 in 44 adults with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive CC31…

This clinical trial is testing a new combination of drugs for children and teens with a specific type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The study uses a targeted drug called olverembatinib along with immune therapy (blinat…

This study looks at whether a computer program called pediatric eCART can help doctors quickly identify children in the hospital who are at high risk of serious problems like cardiac arrest or sepsis. Researchers will compare data from before and after the tool was put into use, …

This study looks at whether a special brain wave monitor (EEG) can help doctors choose the right amount of sedation medicine for children who need a brain MRI. About 50 children under 5 years old (or older children who have trouble staying still) will receive a standard low dose …

This study is testing a new platform that uses advanced testing to get a complete picture of a person's tumor. The goal is to see if this detailed information can help doctors choose better treatments for patients with high-risk cancers like leukemia, multiple myeloma, and pancre…

This trial tests whether a 14-week nature-based program, integrated into kindergarten routines, can enhance mental and physical well-being in children aged 4-6 from deprived areas. It will compare the program to usual activities, measuring outcomes like motor skills, physical act…

This study tests whether regular massage therapy can improve sleep for children aged 12-21 who are hospitalized for cancer treatment or stem cell transplant. Seventy participants will either receive standard care or a 20-30 minute massage five days a week for three weeks. Sleep w…

This study aims to find out which parts of behavioral therapy work best for children aged 8-17 with PTSD after a traumatic event. Researchers will compare different therapy components, like emotion regulation and exposure, to a placebo. 200 children and their caregivers will part…

This study tests whether a special exercise bike that connects to video games can help children aged 10-18 who have had a heart transplant get more fit. Ten kids will use the MedBIKE at home for 12 weeks, doing short bursts of intense exercise. The main goal is to see if the prog…

This trial tests a home-based exercise bike linked to a video game, designed for kids aged 10-18 with repaired congenital heart disease. Participants will do high intensity interval training three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this fun, telemedicine-supported p…

This study uses non-invasive MRI and MRS scans to measure how well muscle cells produce energy in adults who survived childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers will compare 60 survivors with low muscle mass to healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand why many…

Researchers in China are reviewing medical records of 500 children diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) between 2015 and 2024. The study compares diagnosis, treatment, and survival outcomes, including a subtype called CML-like ALL…

This study follows children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who receive CAR-T cell therapy. The goal is to track how long these engineered immune cells persist in the body and identify factors that cause them to disappear. By understanding why CAR-T cells…

This study compares three ways to image the lungs of infants: CT scans, electrical impedance tomography (EIT), and lung ultrasound. The goal is to see how well the non-invasive methods (EIT and ultrasound) match up with CT in detecting collapsed or overinflated lung areas. Ten in…

This study tests a web-based decision-support tool designed to help families and doctors make shared decisions about whether a child should go on chronic home ventilation. Half of the participating families use the tool, while the other half receive usual care. Researchers then m…

This study looks at how often children with leukemia or lymphoma develop a shortage of natural stress hormones after high-dose steroid treatment. Researchers will test 40 children during and after therapy to see how long the deficiency lasts and who is most at risk. The goal is t…

This study is testing whether a new wireless skin sensor system can safely and accurately monitor the heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, and temperature of healthy newborns right after birth. 600 babies will wear both the wireless sensors and standard wired monitors for the fi…

This study uses special MRI scans to look at how the heart and muscles work together during exercise in children with heart disease or those who have had a heart transplant. Researchers want to learn more about what affects fitness in these kids. About 20 children aged 10 to 18 w…

This study is collecting movement data from 40 healthy children and young adults aged 3 to 25. Participants will walk while cameras and force plates record their motion. The goal is to create a baseline of normal movement patterns, which can help doctors better understand and tre…

This study looks at how the chemotherapy drug calaspargase pegol (Cal-PEG) affects blood clotting in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers will take blood samples before and after treatment to measure changes in coagulation. The goal is to better understan…

This study is observing 500 Indian children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to see how their genes influence treatment side effects and how well they respond to therapy. Researchers will track side effects and measure early response to steroids. The goal is to better unde…

This study looks at how children with leukemia process common medicines like painkillers, diuretics, and antibiotics. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to better understand dosing. The goal is to make these drugs safer and more effective for kids. No new treatment…

This study looks at why 20% of children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) relapse after treatment. Researchers will collect bone and blood samples from 50 newly diagnosed children at three key points during therapy. They will study how a protein called CD9 is regul…

This study follows 4,000 children who receive orthopedic implants (like rods or screws) during standard care for bone fractures, deformities, or hip problems. Researchers will track how long the implants last, any complications, and how well they work over time. The goal is to ga…

This study looks at brain MRI scans and genetic information from 2000 children (healthy and with developmental delays) to create computer models that can predict developmental disorders. The goal is to find patterns in brain structure and genes that explain these conditions. No n…

This study is checking if pulse oximeters—the clip-on devices that measure oxygen levels—are equally accurate in children with different skin colors. Researchers will compare readings from the device to a precise blood test in 650 children undergoing heart procedures. The goal is…