Childhood cancer survivors show signs of premature aging
NCT ID NCT02256137
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows over 1,500 young adult survivors of childhood cancers like leukemia, brain tumors, and Hodgkin lymphoma to see how frailty—a measure of physical weakness and vulnerability—changes over five years. Researchers want to know if frailty can predict future chronic health problems. The goal is to find early warning signs so doctors can step in sooner to help survivors stay healthier longer.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify childhood cancer survivors at highest risk for early aging and chronic disease, leading to earlier interventions.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It measures frailty but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve health.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States