NCT03568266

Brief Summary

This pilot trial studies the impact of genetic information on developing liver damage caused by asparaginase in participants with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Testing saliva samples may help doctors find certain genetic markers that may predict whether participants will tolerate asparaginase, which is given as part of clinical care for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
8mo left

Started May 2018

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress93%
May 2018Dec 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 22, 2018

Completed
23 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 14, 2018

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 26, 2018

Completed
8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 30, 2026

Expected
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

December 4, 2025

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

8.1 years

First QC Date

June 14, 2018

Last Update Submit

December 2, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hepatotoxicity following treatment with asparaginase

    Hepatotoxicity per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0 (CTCAE) and defined as \> or = grade 3 of both aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or \> or = grade 3 bilirubin elevation.

    Up to 6 months

Study Arms (1)

Biospecimen Collection

Buccal swabs of prospective participants' saliva will be collected when participant achieves complete remission (during regular clinical visit) from their asparaginase treatment.

Procedure: Biospecimen Collection

Interventions

Undergo collection of saliva

Biospecimen Collection

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Newly diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) who are seen at USC facilities will be recruited.

You may qualify if:

  • Newly diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) - no prior treatment for ALL
  • Receiving asparaginase as part of the primary treatment regimen
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
  • For retrospective recruitment, those who have received asparaginase between 2012 and 2017; and are current patients of University of Southern California (USC)

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who are unable to give informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

RECRUITING

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Saliva

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

  • Houda Alachkar, Ph.D.

    University of Southern California

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Christine Duran

CONTACT

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2018

First Posted

June 26, 2018

Study Start

May 22, 2018

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Last Updated

December 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

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