Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 1 Month to 39

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 typeObservational
Ages1 Month to 39 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorAin Shams University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, radiation
Locations2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 16, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsFebruary 2026
Registry record updatedApril 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT06935864 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

  • Ain Shams University
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting
  • Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams Research Institute- Clinical Research Center (MASRI-CRC)
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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