Blood test may outsmart PET scans in childhood cancer

NCT ID NCT07356882

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple blood test (called a liquid biopsy) can better predict relapse in children and young adults with classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Researchers will track 400 patients under 25 to see if tumor DNA in the blood can catch early signs of relapse or treatment failure. The goal is to improve risk assessment and tailor treatments more precisely.

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 lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors personalize treatment for young Hodgkin lymphoma patients, catching relapses earlier and reducing unnecessary side effects.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The blood test is still experimental and may not prove accurate enough to replace current imaging methods like PET/CT scans.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

classic Hodgkin lymphoma Neoplasm, Residual

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Department

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    Paris, 75012, France

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