Childhood eye cancer survivors share life lessons in landmark study
NCT ID NCT00639301
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at the long-term health and quality of life of adults who had retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, as children. Researchers want to understand how survivors are doing physically and emotionally, and what challenges they face. The goal is to improve care and follow-up for future patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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473 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2008
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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
Long term survivors of retinoblastoma will be identified via the NCI and New York (MSKCC) databases and offered participation in the study.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with retinoblastoma at any age * At least five years from completion of all retinoblastoma-directed therapy * Able to provide informed consent and/or assent, if indicated
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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