Do social factors decide who completes lymphoma treatment?

NCT ID NCT07813585

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

Researchers are examining health records from adults diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a fast-growing blood cancer, across multiple UK hospitals. The study asks whether a patient's ethnicity, level of socioeconomic deprivation, and other health conditions influence how much chemotherapy they receive and how well they do. By comparing planned treatment with what patients actually got, the team aims to spot gaps in care that could be addressed in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study identifies gaps in care, hospitals could adjust treatment protocols and support services to give every patient a fairer chance at completing therapy.
What could go wrong
This study looks back at existing records, so it can show patterns but cannot prove that ethnicity or deprivation directly cause worse outcomes. Missing or incomplete data could also limit what researchers can conclude.

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Participants

About 2,000 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Data will be collected retrospectively by the 21 individual trusts which make up UKCHART. The population catchment is around 18 million.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years. * Newly diagnosed DLBCL. * Managed within participating UKCHART sites. Exclusion Criteria: * Transformed lymphoma. * Insufficient linkage data.

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