Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages Any age to 18

Detecting leukemia stem cells in blood and bone marrow to predict relapse in acute leukemia

Official title: Using Multiparametric Flow Cytometry to Detect Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow Leukaemia Stem Cells for Relapse Prediction in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia: a Prospective Study

Run by Peking University People's Hospital · NCT06452732 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if finding leukemia stem cells in the blood and bone marrow can help doctors predict relapses in children under 18 with acute leukemia.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment283 (estimated)
SponsorPeking University People's Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 31, 2025
Trial IDNCT06452732 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are newly diagnosed patients with acute myeloid leukemia or acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are 18 years old or younger.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe cardiac, liver, or kidney diseases, or those unable to comply with the study requirements may not 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 improve the prediction of relapse in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) by using multiparametric flow cytometry to detect circulating leukemia stem cells. The study focuses on newly diagnosed patients under 18 years old who can provide informed consent. By identifying these stem cells, the researchers hope to enhance the accuracy of relapse predictions and potentially guide preemptive therapies. The study is being conducted at multiple centers, including Peking University People's Hospital.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate predictions of leukemia relapse, allowing for timely interventions that may improve patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using circulating leukemia stem cells for relapse prediction is promising, it is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Newly diagnoses candidates with acute myeloid leukemia.
* Lower than or equal to 18 years-old;
* Subjects are able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who cannot comply with the study;
* Subjects with severe cardiac disease (ejection fraction\<50% ), liver disease (total bilirubin \>34umol/L, ALT and AST\>1.5×upper limit normal) or kidney disease (Serum creatinine\>130umol/L).
* Subjects with severe infection.
* Subjects with other conditions that cannot receive chemotherapy or transplantation.

Where it's running

  • Peking University People's Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting
  • People's Hospital of Peking University
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.