Assessing Krüppel-Like Factors in Bone Tumors
Official title: The Prognostic Value of Tissue Expression of Krüppel-Like Factors 4 and 7 in Bone Tumors
Run by Ain Shams University · NCT06935864 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how certain proteins in bone tumors might affect the outcomes for children and young adults with osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Month to 39 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | February 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06935864 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children and young adults aged 15 to 39 with histologically confirmed localized or metastatic osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with second malignant bone sarcomas or benign bone tumors are unlikely to benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the prognostic significance of Krüppel-like factors 4 and 7 in children and young adults diagnosed with osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. By analyzing tissue expression of these proteins, the study seeks to understand their role in disease progression and potential outcomes. Participants will undergo a thorough medical history review and physical examination to gather relevant data on symptoms and treatment protocols. The study will be conducted over a 12-month period at Ain Shams University Children's Hospital.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the prognostic factors influencing treatment outcomes for pediatric bone tumors.
How similar studies have gone: While the role of Krüppel-like factors in other cancers has been explored, this specific investigation in pediatric bone tumors is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age: children, young adolescents younger than 15 years, and young adults (15 to 39 years) Gender: Males and female. Histologically confirmed patients with skeletal or extra-skeletal OS or ES. Both localized and metastatic disease stages. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with second malignant bone sarcoma. Patients with benign bone tumors.
Where it's running
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting -
Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams Research Institute- Clinical Research Center (MASRI-CRC)
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fatma S E Ebeid — Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University
- Study coordinator: Fatma S E Ebeid, MD
- Email: fatmaebeid@med.asu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01095569596
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.