Updating clinical data for childhood cancer cases
GDC Clinical Data Update
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. · NIH-11219771
This study is gathering and updating health information from 14,000 kids who have had cancer to help researchers better understand childhood cancers and improve treatments, so families can feel hopeful about contributing to important discoveries.
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-11219771 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project focuses on collecting and updating follow-up clinical data for 14,000 childhood cancer cases within the Genomic Data Commons. By utilizing a unified data repository, it aims to enhance data sharing across various cancer genomic studies, which is crucial for advancing precision medicine. Patients and their families can expect that their clinical information will contribute to a larger understanding of childhood cancers, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies. The methodology involves systematic data collection and integration from multiple sources to ensure comprehensive and accurate datasets.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children diagnosed with malignant childhood tumors who are part of the datasets being updated.
Not a fit: Patients with non-malignant conditions or those not included in the targeted datasets may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for children with cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar data-sharing approaches in cancer genomics has shown promising results in enhancing treatment outcomes.
Where this research is happening
FREDERICK, UNITED STATES
- LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC. — FREDERICK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRISCOE, LYNN — LEIDOS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, INC.
- Study coordinator: BRISCOE, LYNN
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