Scientists hunt for genetic clues in childhood leukemia
NCT ID NCT03735797
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at genetic changes in cancer stem cells from children and young adults with acute leukemia. Researchers will analyze bone marrow or blood samples to find gene patterns that may drive the disease. The goal is to better understand leukemia and potentially discover new targets for future treatments.
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 research could identify new genetic targets for future leukemia treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small (50 participants) and may not lead to direct therapies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 50 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2017
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study team will enroll approximately 50 subjects (age 1 month to 30 years) with newly diagnosed or relapsed acute leukemia.
- Ages
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1 month to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed or relapsed acute leukemia (AML or ALL) * Plan to undergo diagnostic bone marrow aspirate or peripheral blood if clinically indicated (i.e. WBC\>50,000 and bone marrow contraindicated) * Age 1 month to 30 years * Understand and provide informed consent (subject if\>18, legal guardian if\<18) Exclusion Criteria: * Age 0 to 4 weeks * Treatment related leukemia or leukemia secondary to MDS * Situations that would limit compliance with study requirements or ability to willingly give consent
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sanford
Fargo, North Dakota, 58102, United States
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