WithdrawnNot Applicable

Approaches to Identify Early Biomarkers and Pathogenesis of Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity

Stopped: No funding, no participation

United States0Started 2018-11-12

Plain-language summary

Early microRNAs (miRs) and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR)-derived strain analysis and detection of genes contributing to Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity (AIC) sensitivity and resistance will identify pediatric cancer patients most and least likely to develop AIC.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age (≥ 9years old) * Newly diagnosed with a malignancy that will receive ACs as part of their chemotherapy. * Parental/caregiver consent and subject assent to enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has contraindications to CMR.\* * Subject requiring sedation for CMR * Subject too large to be safely accommodated by CMR * Pregnancy tests are done routinely prior to chemotherapy, if test is positive the patient will be excluded * Subject's serum creatinine above guidelines for adequate renal function. See table below: Age (years) Male Female 6-10 1.0 mg/dL 1.0 mg/dL 10-13 1.2 mg/dL 1.2 mg/dL 13-16 1.5 mg/dL 1.4 mg/dL \>16 1.7 mg/dL 1.4 mg/dL

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

CMR

Timeframe: From Baseline to one year after anthracycline therapy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04036045

SponsorConnecticut Children's Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Childhood Cancer trials

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.