Longitudinal Study of Biomarkers

NCT01595126 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2012-14877
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Biomarkers are small molecules that can be detected in the body fluids of patients; they often correlate with the presence of a cancer. MicroRNAs and proteins are small molecules which have recently been discovered in cells. They are known to be responsible for the normal development of cells and when they are disrupted can contribute to the development of cancer. Many previous studies have been done evaluating the expression of microRNAs and proteins in normal tissues as well as a wide variety of cancers. Recently, microRNAs and proteins from tumor cells have been detected circulating in the blood of patients with cancer. This presents a novel opportunity to use microRNAs and proteins in the blood as an early predictor of cancer as well as a marker of response to therapy. Previous work in our labs have identified miRNAs and proteins in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of pediatric patients with brain tumors. To determine a longitudinal evaluation of the presence of microRNAs and proteins in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid and urine of patients with central nervous system tumors from diagnosis through the course of their treatment. Though the duration of active treatment varies significantly based upon the diagnosis, patients will be followed for up to 24 months after enrollment onto the study).

Conditions

Central Nervous System Tumor

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Presence of microRNAs and proteins in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid and urine of patients with central nervous system tumors from diagnosis through the course of their treatment

  24 months

Study Arms (1)

Patients with Central Nervous System Tumors

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 1 Day - 21 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Newly diagnosed patients with central nervous system tumors

You may qualify if:

• Patients ages 1 day to 21 years
• Patients with radiographically and/or histologically confirmed CNS tumors treated at Children's Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago
• Patients must be newly diagnosed and have had no prior anticancer therapy (except surgery) for their current diagnosis. The use of steroids is permissible.
• Patients and/or parents/legal guardians must have signed an informed consent and assent when applicable.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients who have completed treatment and do not require routine blood draws and/or lumbar punctures
• Patients who are considered too ill to participate as determined by their treating physician
• Patients who are pregnant or lactating

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Related Publications (14)

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Central Nervous System Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nervous System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Nervous System Diseases

Study Officials

• Rishi Lulla, MD

  Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2012
• First Posted: May 9, 2012
• Study Start: December 1, 2011
• Primary Completion: May 14, 2021
• Study Completion: May 14, 2021
• Last Updated: February 19, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

US (1)