Oral Prednisone in Treating LCH of Bone in Childhood and Adolescence (NCT06078969) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Oral Prednisone in Treating LCH of Bone in Childhood and Adolescence
China118 participantsStarted 2023-11-04
Plain-language summary
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) of bone is a benign-tumor-like osteolytic lesion in childhood and adolescence, which is characterized by the aberrant activation of antigen presenting cells. Rather than the multi-system involvements of LCH, no standard or widely-accepted therapeutic regimens were established for LCH of bone. In the previous clinical practice, several LCH patients obtained remarkable pain relief after taking prednisone. Therefore, the investigators aim to conducting a multi-center, open-labelled, randomized-controlled, Phase II study to investigate the efficacy and safety of oral prednisone in treating LCH of bone in children and adolescents. The enrolled patients will be randomly recruited to the following groups: (1) Oral prednisone \[Test group); (2) Regular observation \[Control group\].
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pathological diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) of bone;
* Single-system involvement (skeletal system);
* No need of surgical intervention;
* Must be able to swallow tablets;
* Signing informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multi-system involvements (≥2 systems, including bone, liver, spleen, hematologic system, central nerve system);
* Need of surgical intervention (e.g. pathological fracture and/or spinal cord compression)
* Glucocorticoid allergy;
* Immunodeficiency;
* Severe infection;
* Insulin dependent/independent Diabetes;
* Having taken glucocorticoid in the past two weeks;
* Not capable of swallowing tablets;
* Without signed informed consent inform.
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.