Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) followed at Strategic Research Program on CLL will be enrolled and undergo sampling of additional amount of blood at the time of standard blood tests. Leukemic B cells and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
Who can participate
Age range
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 ≥18 years
* Diagnosis of CLL
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Participant is unable or unwilling to provide informed consent for participation in the study
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.
1This trial is focused on something called TLR signaling and a target called IRAK4 in CLL — can you explain what role this pathway plays in my specific type of CLL and whether it might be relevant to my case?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' do you have any sense of when it might open, and should we be thinking about this as a future option while we plan my near-term treatment?
3The trial doesn't have a traditional phase listed, which might mean it's more of a research or lab-based study — can you clarify whether this involves any direct treatment, or whether it's more about understanding the biology of CLL?
4Given that this trial appears to be early-stage research into a new target, would there be more established treatments or other clinical trials I should consider first while this one is still getting started?
5If this trial does open and I might be a candidate, what would participation actually look like for me day-to-day — would it involve extra visits, biopsies, or changes to any treatment I'm already on?
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.