Is early CLL treatment worth the cost? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05371808

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at the costs and quality of life for people with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who either start treatment right away or wait. Researchers will track medical visits, tests, and hospital stays over 10 years. The goal is to see which approach gives the best value for the healthcare system.

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 doctors and health systems decide the most cost-effective timing for treating high-risk CLL, potentially saving money while maintaining patient outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an economic analysis, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results depend on assumptions and may not apply outside Canada.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA SMALL LYMPHOCYTIC LYMPHOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

BCCA - Vancouver
RECRUITING

Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada
CancerCare Manitoba
RECRUITING

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9, Canada
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 2B9, Canada
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITING

Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
Regional Health Authority B, Zone 2
RECRUITING

Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L2, Canada
The Jewish General Hospital
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada

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