Study for Epidemiology and Characterization of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leucemia (JMML) in Childhood

NCT ID: NCT00662090

Last Updated: 2023-05-24

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

260 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-01-31

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of the study is to improve the accuracy of diagnosis for children and adolescents with MDS by a standardized review of morphology and standardized cytogenetic and molecular analysis.

The primary objectives of the study are:

* To evaluate the frequency of the different subtypes of MDS in childhood and adolescence by a standardized diagnostic approach
* To evaluate the frequency of cytogenetic and molecular abnormalities:

Specifically using array-CGH to evaluate the frequency of subtle chromosomal imbalances, i.e. gains and losses of defined chromosomal regions, and amplifications.

Specifically using mFISH to identify unknown chromosomal aberrations, particularly subtle translocations involving new candidate genes, and to better define chromosomal breakpoints.

The secondary objectives of the study are:

* To assess survival for children and adolescents with MDS and JMML
* To evaluate relapse rate, morbidity and mortality in children with MDS and JMML treated by HSCT

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Written informed consent by the caretakers and whenever possible the patient's assent.
* Confirmed diagnosis of MDS or JMML (morphology, cytogenetics)
* Myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome (patients aged \> 6 years).
* Age less than 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

* Denied informed consent and/or assent by caretakers/patient.
* Myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome (patients \< 6 years).
* Participation in another study within the last 4 weeks (except for therapy optimizing studies in cancer or bone marrow failure disorders and studies in diagnostics).
Maximum Eligible Age

215 Months

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University Hospital Freiburg

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Charlotte Niemeyer, MD

Prof. Dr. Charlotte Niemeyer, MD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Charlotte M. Niemeyer, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Freiburg

Locations

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University Hospital of Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Site Status

Countries

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Germany

References

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Drexler B, Schwarz-Furlan S, Baumann I, Rudelius M, Nollke P, Lebrecht D, Ramamoorthy S, Rotari N, Karow A, Hirabayashi S, Beier F, Behrens YL, Gohring G, Kalb R, Wlodarski MW, Strahm B, Erlacher M, Niemeyer CM, Yoshimi A. Long-term outcomes of patients with refractory cytopenia of childhood under observation only. Blood Adv. 2025 Aug 26;9(16):4279-4285. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025016136.

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Jorgensen SF, Buechner J, Myhre AE, Galteland E, Spetalen S, Kulseth MA, Sorte HS, Holla OL, Lundman E, Alme C, Heier I, Flaegstad T, Floisand Y, Benneche A, Fevang B, Aukrust P, Stray-Pedersen A, Gedde-Dahl T, Nordoy I. A Nationwide Study of GATA2 Deficiency in Norway-the Majority of Patients Have Undergone Allo-HSCT. J Clin Immunol. 2022 Feb;42(2):404-420. doi: 10.1007/s10875-021-01189-y. Epub 2021 Dec 10.

Reference Type DERIVED
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Aalbers AM, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM, Baumann I, Dworzak M, Hasle H, Locatelli F, De Moerloose B, Schmugge M, Mejstrikova E, Novakova M, Zecca M, Zwaan CM, Te Marvelde JG, Langerak AW, van Dongen JJ, Pieters R, Niemeyer CM, van der Velden VH. Bone marrow immunophenotyping by flow cytometry in refractory cytopenia of childhood. Haematologica. 2015 Mar;100(3):315-23. doi: 10.3324/haematol.2014.107706. Epub 2014 Nov 25.

Reference Type DERIVED
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Aalbers AM, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM, Baumann I, Beverloo HB, Driessen GJ, Dworzak M, Fischer A, Gohring G, Hasle H, Locatelli F, De Moerloose B, Noellke P, Schmugge M, Stary J, Yoshimi A, Zecca M, Zwaan CM, van Dongen JJ, Pieters R, Niemeyer CM, van der Velden VH, Langerak AW. T-cell receptor Vbeta skewing frequently occurs in refractory cytopenia of childhood and is associated with an expansion of effector cytotoxic T cells: a prospective study by EWOG-MDS. Blood Cancer J. 2014 May 2;4(5):e209. doi: 10.1038/bcj.2014.28.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 24786393 (View on PubMed)

Yoshimi A, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM, Baumann I, Schwarz S, Simonitsch-Klupp I, de Paepe P, Campr V, Kerndrup GB, O'Sullivan M, Devito R, Leguit R, Hernandez M, Dworzak M, de Moerloose B, Stary J, Hasle H, Smith OP, Zecca M, Catala A, Schmugge M, Locatelli F, Fuhrer M, Fischer A, Guderle A, Nollke P, Strahm B, Niemeyer CM. Comparison of horse and rabbit antithymocyte globulin in immunosuppressive therapy for refractory cytopenia of childhood. Haematologica. 2014 Apr;99(4):656-63. doi: 10.3324/haematol.2013.095786. Epub 2013 Oct 25.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 24162791 (View on PubMed)

Gohring G, Michalova K, Beverloo HB, Betts D, Harbott J, Haas OA, Kerndrup G, Sainati L, Bergstraesser E, Hasle H, Stary J, Trebo M, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM, Zecca M, van Wering ER, Fischer A, Noellke P, Strahm B, Locatelli F, Niemeyer CM, Schlegelberger B. Complex karyotype newly defined: the strongest prognostic factor in advanced childhood myelodysplastic syndrome. Blood. 2010 Nov 11;116(19):3766-9. doi: 10.1182/blood-2010-04-280313. Epub 2010 Aug 27.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 20802024 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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http://www.ewog-mds.org

Homepage of the EWOG-MDS-Study Group

Other Identifiers

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EWOG MDS 2006

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

NCT00898339

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: nct_alias

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