Epidemiological study of childhood cancer in Shanghai
Shanghai Epidemiology Study for Adolescents and Children with Cancer
Children's Cancer Group, China · NCT02959086
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Children's Cancer Group, China (network) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT02959086 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: Other studies focusing on childhood cancer epidemiology have shown success in identifying trends and improving patient outcomes, making this approach both relevant and valuable.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality and 1 other locations
- Shanghai Children's Medical Center — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING)
- Shanghai Municipal Center of Disease Prevention & Control — Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China (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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Childhood Cancer, Epidemiology, Shanghai, Cancer, Adolescents, Children