Children's Oncology Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Children's Oncology Group, explained in plain language.
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Major cancer trial tests if more chemo in less time beats less chemo over more time
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best chemotherapy plan for patients newly diagnosed with intermediate-risk rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that mostly affects children and young adults. It will compare a shorter, more intense treatment to a longer, less intense treatment that include…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Major trial aims to boost cure rates for aggressive childhood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for children and young adults newly diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LL). It will test if adding a targeted drug called daratumumab to standard chemotherapy helps patients stay cancer-free longer and impr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New scan could sharpen picture of childhood cancer
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new type of imaging scan, called 18F-MFBG PET, is as good as the current standard scan (123I-MIBG) at finding and measuring tumors in children with newly diagnosed, high-risk neuroblastoma. About 84 participants will receive both types of scans during …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Sweet solution? Gum-Sugar wipes aim to shield sick kids from deadly infections
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether special dental wipes containing xylitol, a natural sugar, can prevent serious bloodstream infections in children and young adults being treated for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Chemotherapy weakens the immune system, making patients vulnerable to in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Researchers seek to improve final days for young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand what affects the quality of end-of-life care for children with cancer. Researchers will review medical records and survey bereaved parents to identify patterns and risk factors. The goal is to create a model that helps identify children who might rec…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC