French study aims to perfect leukemia treatment for kids

NCT ID NCT02716233

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This French study looks at 2,044 children and teens with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to find the best way to give the drug pegaspargase. Some patients get one large dose, while others get two smaller doses. The goal is to see which schedule works better and causes fewer side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

pegaspargase (ONCASPAR)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish a safer and more effective dosing schedule for pegaspargase, improving outcomes for children with ALL.

What could go wrong

This is an observational cohort study, not a randomized controlled trial for all groups, so results may be less definitive. The drug can cause serious side effects like pancreatitis and allergic reactions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute lymphoblastic leukemia Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU

    Besançon, 25030, France

  • CHU

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CHU

    Angers, 49033, France

  • CHU

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

  • CHU

    Brest, 29609, France

  • CHU

    Caen, 14033, France

  • CHU

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

  • CHU

    Dijon, 21079, France

  • CHU

    Grenoble, 38043, France

  • CHU

    Lille, 59037, France

  • CHU

    Limoges, 87042, France

  • CHU

    Marseille, 13385, France

  • CHU

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • CHU

    Nancy, 54511, France

  • CHU

    Nantes, 44093, France

  • CHU

    Nice, 06200, France

  • CHU

    Poitiers, 86000, France

  • CHU

    Reims, 51100, France

  • CHU

    Rennes, 35203, France

  • CHU

    Rouen, 76031, France

  • CHU

    Saint-Etienne, 42270, France

  • CHU

    Strasbourg, 67098, France

  • CHU

    Toulouse, 31059, France

  • CHU

    Tours, 37044, France

  • CHU Armand Trousseau

    Paris, 75012, France

  • CHU Robert Debré

    Paris, 75019, France

  • CHU Saint Louis

    Paris, 75010, France

  • Chu-Ihope

    Lyon, 69373, France