Blood test may predict dangerous allergy to leukemia drug

NCT ID NCT07499336

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand why some children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) develop severe allergic reactions to PEG-asparaginase, a crucial chemotherapy drug. Researchers will collect blood and bone marrow samples from 45 patients (20 with allergies and 20 without) to look for biomarkers that could predict who is at risk. The goal is to find a way to identify at-risk patients before they have a reaction, potentially making treatment safer and more effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to predict which patients are at risk of allergic reactions to PEG-asparaginase, making treatment safer.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (45 participants) and only looks for clues, so it may not lead to a usable test.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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