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Relapsed and Progressive Sonic Hedgehog Medulloblastoma With U1 Mutation Registry Study

United States300 participantsStarted 2025-09-30

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to create a biobank for patients diagnosed with Sonic Hedgehog Medulloblastoma at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Cancer Center. A biobank is a facility that stores and manages biological samples (such as blood, tissue, or DNA) from individuals, along with detailed health information, for use in medical research to study diseases and develop new treatments. The investigators are requesting participants' permission to add their information and samples to this biobank. Being in this research study is voluntary; it is the participant's choice. If the participant joins this study, they can still stop at any time. If the participant decides to participate, the investigators will review the participant's clinical medical records, demographics, treatment history, family history, and imaging. The investigators will also collect biological samples from the participant and the biological parents' buccal swabs (optional). The participation in this biobank will last about 5 years from the decision to participate. Why am I being asked to participate? The participant or their child is invited to participate in this study if the participant or their tumor may have a U1 mutation. U1 mutation is associated with an error in the gene that splices the tumor DNA, leading to random splicing that may increase the tumor mutation burden and generate novel tumor neoantigens (targets). Studying the U1 mutation will enable the investigator to design more effective therapies and guide future treatments for patients with relapsed or refractory sonic hedgehog medulloblastoma, thereby improving their outcomes and quality of life. Moreover, the investigators aim to determine whether germline mutations inherited from parents may increase the risk of medulloblastoma in their offspring. The participant will receive no direct benefit from their participation in this study. However, participation in this study may help the investigators better understand SHH Medulloblastomas and benefit other patients in the future.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: For Groups 1 and 2, subjects are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria are met: * Age Patients must be ≥ 3 and ≤ 50 years of age at the time of initial diagnosis. * Diagnosis Participants must have a diagnosis of SHH medulloblastoma by histologic or molecular criteria at the time of original diagnosis or relapse. * Disease status The disease must be recurrent, refractory, or progressive following therapy, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy. * Available tumor tissue sample for U1 testing Participants must have available tumor tissue samples to be tested for the U1 mutation. For Group 3, biological parent(s) of a subject participating in Group 1 or 2 are eligible. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects not meeting the inclusion criteria will be excluded.

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?

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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

To describe the incidence of the U1 mutation in SHH medulloblastoma subtypes and verify the feasibility of U1 testing. The primary outcome will be detecting the U1 mutation by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing or RNA sequencing (RNAseq).

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07242963

SponsorMohammad H. Abu Arja

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2035-12-30

Contact for this trial

Mohammad H Abu-Arja, MD, MSc

832-824-0592 mohammad.abuarja@bcm.edu

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