Improving data sharing and treatment for childhood cancer
CHILDHOOD CANCER DATA INITIATIVE: CLINICAL TRIAL SPECIMEN MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION (CTSMC) PROGRAM
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. · NIH-10787973
This study is all about gathering and sharing information to help make cancer treatments better for kids, teens, and young adults, so researchers can find new ways to fight these diseases and improve care for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FREDERICK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10787973 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to childhood cancer to improve treatment outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer. By enhancing data accessibility and sharing, the program aims to support researchers in developing new therapies and improving existing ones. It also involves the collection of clinical trial specimens to better understand the biology of childhood cancers. The goal is to create a connected data infrastructure that benefits patients, clinicians, and researchers alike.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer who are eligible for clinical trials.
Not a fit: Patients with non-malignant conditions or those not diagnosed with cancer may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and outcomes for children with cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives in childhood cancer research have shown success in improving treatment outcomes through enhanced data sharing and collaboration.
Where this research is happening
FREDERICK, UNITED STATES
- LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. — FREDERICK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DMITROVSKY, ETHAN — LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC.
- Study coordinator: DMITROVSKY, ETHAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Childhood Cancers, Malignant childhood cancer, cancer in a child, cancer in children, child with cancer