Genetic roadmap offers new hope for kids with tough cancers

NCT ID NCT02613962

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at tumors from 791 children and teens whose cancers had returned or did not respond to standard treatments. Researchers used advanced genetic testing to find specific changes in each tumor that could be targeted by existing drugs. The goal was to see if this personalized approach could help guide treatment decisions and improve outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto

    Milan, 20133, Italy

  • Gustave Roussy

    Villejuif, Val de Marne, 94805, France

  • Hospital Universitari Vall D'Hebron

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08035, Spain

  • Our Lady's Children's Hospital

    Dublin, Crumlin, 12, Ireland

  • Schneider Children's Medical Center

    Petah Tikva, 49202, Israel

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