900 retinoblastoma survivors join landmark study to uncover Long-Term health secrets

NCT ID NCT03932786

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 900 children who were treated for retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, to track their long-term health. Researchers will collect vision tests, tissue and saliva samples, and questionnaires from patients and their siblings. The goal is to learn more about what causes the disease, identify late effects of treatment, and find the best therapies for the future.

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 study could help doctors better understand the long-term effects of retinoblastoma treatments and improve future care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new therapy, and results may take years to influence clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Lurie Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Texas Childeren's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • The Hosptial for Sick Children

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Canada

  • University of Illinois, Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • University of Minnesoa

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

  • Washington School of Medicine at St. Louis

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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