Childhood cancer survivors show signs of premature aging
NCT ID NCT02256137
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study follows over 1,500 young adult survivors of childhood cancers like leukemia, brain tumors, and Hodgkin lymphoma to measure frailty—a condition of increased vulnerability usually seen in older adults. Researchers aim to see how frailty changes over five years and whether it predicts worsening chronic health conditions. The goal is to identify at-risk survivors early and develop interventions to prevent or delay health problems.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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