NCT03278145

Brief Summary

Acute leukaemias (AL) are the first cause of cancer in children, with a majority of B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Some of the processes causing leukemogenesis are already identified and well characterized in some AL subtypes such as translocation t (12; 21) of good prognosis in ALL. However, translocations are not sufficient to explain all the different processes of leukemogenesis, and other processes such as genetic / epigenetic mutations leading to oncogene activation / inhibition of tumor suppressor genes are the object research. Among the latter, mutations in tumor suppressor genes such as DCC (Deleted in Colorectal Cancer) have recently been identified in solid cancers, such as in hemopathies. This gene was subsequently characterized as encoding a "dependence receptor" specifically binding to its Netrin-1 ligand. Dependence receptors (RDs) are transmembrane receptors that cause cell death in the absence of their ligand. RD decreases tumor progression and overexpression of their ligands is observed in many cancers, such as B lymphomatous hemopathies in adults. Inhibition of the RD-ligand interaction constitutes a new and original therapeutic target in oncology. The aim of this study is to investigate whether RDs, in particular DCC, are expressed in acute leukemia cells at the time of diagnosis or relapse in patients aged 1 to 18 years, and then in these patients at the time of the remission balance. This research will be both qualitative and quantitative.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
30

participants targeted

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Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 8, 2017

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 11, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2017

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2019

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

September 12, 2017

Status Verified

September 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

September 8, 2017

Last Update Submit

September 11, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Detection of specific labeling of the DCC-dependent receptor on the surface of leukemic cells

    Primary endpoint: presence of specific labeling of the DCC-dependent receptor on the surface of leukemic cells that will be detectable in flow cytometry. This marking will be both qualitative (positive signal = presence of the receptor, absence of signal = absence of the receptor), and quantitative (percentage of expression of the receptor on the surface of the cells).

    Maximum 4 months (sampling at the time of diagnosis / relapse and remission)

Study Arms (1)

Pediatric acute leukemia

Patients of the Institute of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology (IHOPe) with acute leukemia (LA) who came for initial diagnosis, relapse, or at the time of their remission .

Genetic: Genetic analyses

Interventions

Patients treated at the Institute of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology (IHOPe), a department of Prof. Y. Bertrand, for acute leukemia (LA) at the time of diagnosis initial, or relapse, after obtaining signed parental consent. The same patients will benefit from a new sample at the time of their remission balance. Analyses for this research will be made from bone marrow aspiration samples performed for diagnosis and treatment of these patients. The medical team will investigate whether RDs, in particular DCC, are expressed in acute leukemia cells at the time of diagnosis or relapse and then in these patients at the time of the remission balance. This research will be both qualitative and quantitative. Next, investigators will characterize the existence and then the level of expression of the ligand specific for DCC, Netrin-1, in these same leukemic cells, at the time of diagnosis / relapse and remission.

Pediatric acute leukemia

Eligibility Criteria

Age1 Year - 18 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The target population consists of patients aged 1 to 18 years treated at the Institute of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology (IHOPe), a department of Prof. Y. Bertrand, for acute leukemia (LA) at the time of diagnosis initial, or relapse, after obtaining signed parental consent. The same patients will benefit from a new sample at the time of their remission balance.

You may qualify if:

  • aged between 1 and 18 years
  • taken care of at the Institute of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology (Service of Professor Yves Bertrand, IHOPe)
  • for acute lymphoblastic or myeloblastic leukemia
  • initial diagnosis or relapse

You may not qualify if:

  • affiliated to a social security scheme (100% assumed)
  • after signing the informed consent of the holders of parental authority
  • less than 1 year, or more than 18 years to diagnosis
  • with chronic leukemia
  • severe anemia at diagnosis (hemoglobin \<40g / l), or a state of shock whatever the cause (infectious, cardiogenic, hypovolemic)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Institut d'Hématologie et d'Oncologie Pédiatrique

Lyon, 69008, France

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Bone marrow aspiration sample

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

Interventions

Genetic Linkage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Leukemia, LymphoidLeukemiaNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasmsHematologic DiseasesHemic and Lymphatic DiseasesLymphoproliferative DisordersLymphatic DiseasesImmunoproliferative DisordersImmune System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genetic Phenomena

Central Study Contacts

Carine HALFON-DOMENECH, M.D, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2017

First Posted

September 11, 2017

Study Start

November 1, 2017

Primary Completion

May 1, 2019

Study Completion

November 1, 2019

Last Updated

September 12, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations