Could a Baby's cord blood predict leukemia years later?
NCT ID NCT05014165
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects stored cord blood from 300 children diagnosed with leukemia and checks for the same cancer mutations found in their tumor samples. Researchers want to understand how and when these mutations first appear before birth. The goal is to eventually develop a screening test that could detect pre-leukemia cells in newborns.
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 detect pre-leukemia cells at birth, allowing early monitoring or prevention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find mutations in all samples, and a screening test is still years away.
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University of Minnesota/Masonic Cancer Center
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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