Precision medicine aims to boost cure rates for kids with blood cancers
NCT ID NCT03117751
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests a personalized approach for children aged 1-18 with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma. Using genetic information from each child's cancer, doctors add targeted drugs or immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy to improve cure rates and reduce side effects like nerve damage. The goal is to tailor treatment to each child's specific cancer type and risk level.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF-Saint Francis Medical Center (St. Jude Midwest Affiliate - Peoria)
Peoria, Illinois, 61637, United States
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Children's Hospital of Michigan
Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States
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Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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St. Jude Affiliate Clinic - Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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