Assessment of Endocrine and Metabolic Late Effects After Childhood Brain Tumor Treatment (NCT07716579) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Endocrine and Metabolic Late Effects After Childhood Brain Tumor Treatment
Slovenia12 participantsStarted 2023-07-03
Plain-language summary
This prospective, single-group interventional study evaluates endocrine and metabolic late effects in survivors of primary brain tumors treated during childhood. According to the study protocol, participants were prospectively assigned to undergo the Study-Specific Endocrine and Metabolic Late-Effects Assessment. The assessment included anthropometric measurements, repeated blood pressure measurements, clinical endocrine evaluation, fasting laboratory testing, and protocol-defined bone and vascular assessments. The purpose of the study was to identify the frequency and severity of endocrine and metabolic late effects and to evaluate their associations with tumor characteristics, previous cancer treatment, age at diagnosis, and physical functioning.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals treated for a primary brain tumor in Slovenia between 2008 and 2018 while aged 0 to 18 years.
* Survival for at least 5 years after the diagnosis of a primary brain tumor.
* Written informed consent provided by the participant or, when applicable, by a parent or legal guardian.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Failure to meet the inclusion criteria.
* Absence of written informed consent from the participant or, when applicable, from a parent or legal guardian.
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
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Number and Percentage of Participants With at Least One Endocrine or Metabolic Late Effect