Child cancer and birth defects: hidden genetic clues?

NCT ID NCT01915797

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This completed study collected information from nearly 1,000 children who had both cancer and developmental abnormalities like birth defects or growth issues. The goal was to find new genetic syndromes that make children more likely to develop cancer. Researchers analyzed blood and tumor samples to understand the underlying causes.

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 help identify new genetic syndromes that make children more likely to develop cancer, leading to earlier detection and better monitoring.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and identifying new syndromes does not guarantee improved outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France