New hope for kids with down syndrome and leukemia: asia-wide study tests tailored chemo
NCT ID NCT03286634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a chemotherapy plan specially designed for children with Down syndrome who have a new diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The treatment uses lower doses of certain drugs to reduce side effects while still fighting the cancer. About 60 children across Asia are taking part, and researchers will track how many stay cancer-free for 5 years.
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Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hopsital, Linkou
Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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Kagoshima University Hospital
Kagoshima, 890-8544, Japan
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Mackay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, 10449, Taiwan
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National Taiwan University Children's Hospital
Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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National University Hospital
Singapore, 119074, Singapore
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Subang Jaya, 47500, Malaysia
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University of Malaya Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia
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