Scientists map hidden diversity in rare childhood tumors
NCT ID NCT04987476
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at tumor samples from 15 children with rhabdoid tumors to understand why some parts of the tumor resist treatment. By analyzing individual cells, researchers aimed to identify different cell types within each tumor and find potential new targets for therapy. The study did not test any new treatment, but gathered information to guide future drug development.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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15 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Feb 2025
- 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
Children having or likely having a rhabdoid tumor according to clinical and radiological features
- Ages
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Up to 17 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: * Aged 0-17 years old * having a rhabdoid tumor according to clinical and radiological features Or likely having a rhabdoid tumor according to clinical and radiological features * surgical resection in standard care * sufficient material for both diagnosis and experimental procedures * parents' agreement
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Curie
Paris, 75005, France
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