NCT06747910

Brief Summary

This study seeks to determine if diagnosing cardiac autonomic dysfunction (AD) can be done remotely with the same accuracy as in-person testing. If so, the identification of AD could happen sooner, facilitating remote studies of the condition and potentially reducing the risk of illness. Childhood cancer survivors, particularly survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and Hodgkins's lymphoma (HL), appear to be at increased risk for AD. Primary Objectives:

  • To determine the sensitivity and specificity of heart rate variability (HRV), measured remotely with biosensor technology (Actigraph LEAP), compared to in-person assessment using the Ewing battery as the reference standard to identify cardiac autonomic dysfunction (AD) among survivors of leukemia and lymphoma.
  • To determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Composite Autonomic Symptom Scale 31 (COMPASS31) compared to the Ewing battery to identify AD among leukemia and lymphoma survivors.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
188

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
1mo left

Started Feb 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress95%
Feb 2025Jun 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 12, 2024

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 24, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 3, 2025

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2026

Last Updated

April 23, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

December 12, 2024

Last Update Submit

April 22, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

SurvivorAcute lymphoblastic leukemiaHodgkins's lymphomaAutonomic

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Heart rate variability (msec)

    The standard deviation of normal-to-normal heartbeat intervals over a 24-hour period measured in milliseconds

    Up to 7 days after the on-campus study visit

  • Abbreviated Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (0-100)

    Symptom burden-based questionnaire of six weighted domains (orthostatic intolerance, vasomotor, secretomotor, gastrointestinal bladder and pupillomotor) Abbreviated Composite Autonomic Symptom Score: * This questionnaire, administered during Day 1, generates a weighted score from 0 to 100, and questions fall into one of six domains: orthostatic intolerance, vasomotor, secretomotor, gastrointestinal, bladder, and pupillomotor function. Scores are determined by applying a simplified scoring algorithm. * Overall score interpretation: * \< 3 or less: Mild * 3-7: Moderate * \>7: Severe

    During the on-campus study visit (Day 1)

  • Ewing Score (0-5)

    Derived from sum of five individual autonomic test scores Ewing Battery Scoring: * This battery is administered during Day 1. Each test within the battery (5 tests total) is assigned a score of 0 (normal), 0.5 (borderline), or 1 (abnormal). * Overall score interpretation: * 0-1: Considered normal autonomic function * 1.5-2: Mild autonomic dysfunction * 2.5-3: Moderate autonomic dysfunction * 3.5-5: Severe autonomic dysfunction

    During the on-campus study visit (Day 1)

Study Arms (2)

Screening (COMPASS31 + battery assessment + heart monitor)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients complete the COMPASS31 questionnaire and undergo an in-person Ewing battery assessment over 60-90 minutes on study. Patients then wear a biosensensor heart monitor for 7 days to monitor heart rate variability remotely on study.

Other: Exercise Intervention - Ewing Battery AssessmentOther: Questionnaire AdministrationDevice: Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Screening (battery assessment + COMPASS31 + heart monitor)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients undergo an in-person Ewing battery assessment over 60-90 minutes and complete the COMPASS31 questionnaire on study. Patients then wear a biosensensor heart monitor for 7 days to monitor heart rate variability remotely on study.

Other: Exercise Intervention - Ewing Battery AssessmentOther: Questionnaire AdministrationDevice: Medical Device Usage and Evaluation

Interventions

Receive COMPASS31 questionnaire

Screening (COMPASS31 + battery assessment + heart monitor)Screening (battery assessment + COMPASS31 + heart monitor)

Wear biosensensor heart monitor that remotely collects heart rate variability.

Screening (COMPASS31 + battery assessment + heart monitor)Screening (battery assessment + COMPASS31 + heart monitor)

Undergo in-person Ewing battery assessment

Screening (COMPASS31 + battery assessment + heart monitor)Screening (battery assessment + COMPASS31 + heart monitor)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Participants enrolled in St. Jude Lifetime Cohort (SJLIFE) \>18 years of age.
  • Primary diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL), or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Non-HL).
  • Not currently taking beta-blocker medication.

You may not qualify if:

  • Individuals who cannot speak, read, and/or understand English.
  • Individuals who are unable to follow directions/instructions in order to complete the Ewing battery.
  • Individuals with acute heart failure (new or worsening signs and symptoms of heart failure, including a combination of the following: dyspnea, orthopnea, lower limb swelling, elevated jugular venous pressure, and pulmonary congestion).
  • Women who are currently pregnant.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

Interventions

Physical Examination

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosis

Study Officials

  • Kirsten K Ness, PhD

    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Kirsten K Ness, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SCREENING
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants will complete an in-person assessment questionnaire for autonomic dysfunction (AD), during a scheduled on-campus SJLIFE visit and a remote assessment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either complete the AD symptom questionnaire before or after the standardized clinical AD assessment. Participants will be asked to wear a heart rate variability monitor for 7 days after the on-campus visit
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 12, 2024

First Posted

December 24, 2024

Study Start

February 3, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Last Updated

April 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Individual participant de-identified datasets containing the variables analyzed in the published article will be made available (related to the study primary or secondary objectives contained in the publication). Supporting documents such as the protocol, statistical analyses plan, and informed consent are available through the ClinicalTrials.gov (CTG) website for the specific study. Data used to generate the published article will be made available at the time of article publication. Investigators who seek access to individual level de-identified data will contact the computing team in the Department of Biostatistics (ClinTrialDataRequest@stjude.org) who will respond to the data request.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
Data will be made available at the time of article publication.
Access Criteria
Data will be provided to researchers following a formal request with the following information: full name of requestor, affiliation, data set requested, and timing of when data is needed. As an informational point, the lead statistician and study principal investigator will be informed that primary results datasets have been requested.

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