Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT02520713
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a treatment matched to their tumor's genetic changes live longer than those who do not.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Genetic testing and tumor profiling
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better match cancer treatments to a child's specific tumor genetics, potentially improving survival.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that matching therapy improves outcomes, and many patients may not get a matching recommendation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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University of Utah Childrens Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States