Evaluating endocrine side effects in blood cancer patients treated with immune therapies

Observational Study for the Evaluation of Immune-mediated Endocrinological Adverse Events in Patients With Hematological Malignancies and Subjected to Treatment With Immune-checkpoint Inhibitors

IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06851702

This study is testing whether immune therapies for blood cancer can cause hormonal side effects in adults with advanced stages of the disease.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna (other)
Locations1 site (Bologna, Bologna)
Trial IDNCT06851702 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the occurrence of immune-mediated endocrinological adverse events in patients with hematological malignancies who are being treated with immune-checkpoint inhibitors. It includes both retrospective and prospective cohorts of patients aged over 18 years with advanced stages of blood cancers, specifically those with B or T lymphocyte origin. Participants will provide written informed consent, and the study will analyze the relationship between treatment and the development of endocrine complications.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years with advanced hematological malignancies who are either currently receiving or are candidates for immune-checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with severe medical or psychiatric disorders that could interfere with the study results may not benefit from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the understanding of endocrine side effects in patients receiving immune therapies, leading to better management and care.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on a specific patient population and adverse events, similar studies have shown that understanding side effects of immune therapies can lead to improved patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Retrospective cohort

* patients aged\> 18 years
* cyto-histological diagnosis of mature lymphoproliferative syndrome of B or T lymphocyte origin
* advanced stage of illness (relapsed or refractory)
* patients undergoing treatment with immune anticheckpoint antibodies.
* written informed consent

Prospective cohort

* patients aged\> 18 years
* cyto-histological diagnosis of mature lymphoproliferative syndrome of B or T lymphocyte origin
* advanced stage of illness (relapsed or refractory)
* patients who are candidates for therapy with anticheckpoint immune antibodies (it is specified that this therapy is completely independent of the subject's participation in the study).
* written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe, acute and chronic medical or psychiatric disorders that may affect the interpretation of the study results or interfere with it.

Where this trial is running

Bologna, Bologna

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Hematological Malignancies, immune-checkpoint inhibitors, endocrinological adverse events

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.