Epidemiological study of childhood cancer in Shanghai
Official title: Shanghai Epidemiology Study for Adolescents and Children With Cancer
Run by Children's Cancer Group, China · NCT02959086 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the rates of childhood cancer in Shanghai to see how many kids are getting sick, how they are doing, and what types of cancer they have.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children's Cancer Group, China Research network |
| Locations | 2 sites (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2002 |
| Main results expected | April 2017 |
| Study ends | January 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT02959086 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents aged 0-19 who have been diagnosed with cancer in Shanghai since January 2002.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who were lost to follow-up or whose deaths were caused by non-cancer-related accidents will 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 gather and analyze data on the morbidity, mortality, disability, and survival rates of adolescents and children diagnosed with cancer in Shanghai since January 2002. Investigators will collect detailed information including demographics, diagnosis dates, types of cancer, and follow-up status. The study encompasses various malignant tumors such as leukemia, lymphoma, and central nervous system tumors, providing a comprehensive overview of childhood cancer in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of childhood cancer outcomes and inform better treatment and prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on childhood cancer epidemiology have shown success in identifying trends and improving patient outcomes, making this approach both relevant and valuable.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 0-19 year-old children and adolescents. * Diagnosed cancer in Shanghai since January 2002. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who were lost of follow-up. * Patient's death wasn't caused by cancer or complications but by other accidents such as car accident, fell from a great height and so on.
Where it's running
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Shanghai Municipal Center of Disease Prevention & Control
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Recruiting -
Shanghai Children's Medical Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yi-Jin Gao, MD — Shanghai Children's Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Yi-Jin Gao, MD
- Email: gaoyijin@scmc.com.cn
- Phone: 0086-21-38626161
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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.