Clinical trial Recruiting at 7 sites Observational Ages 6 Months to 18

Evaluating treatment recommendations for children with nephroblastoma

Official title: Therapeutic Recommendations for the Treatment of Children With Nephroblastoma in Africa.

Run by French Africa Pediatric Oncology Group · NCT04423484 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well hospitals follow treatment guidelines for children with nephroblastoma who haven't had treatment yet, to see if sticking to these guidelines leads to better outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages6 Months to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorFrench Africa Pediatric Oncology Group
Academic / other
Locations7 sites (Ouagadougou and 6 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2028
Study endsDecember 30, 2030
Registry record updatedMarch 2, 2026
Trial IDNCT04423484 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children with unilateral nephroblastoma who have not been previously treated and are in good general health.

Probably not a fit

Patients with bilateral nephroblastoma, those who have been previously treated, or those with advanced disease 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 assess how well medical units adhere to treatment recommendations for nephroblastoma based on findings from two previous studies by the GFAOP. It will focus on treatment compliance and outcomes for children diagnosed with unilateral nephroblastoma who have not received prior treatment. The study will also evaluate improvements in treatment compliance and reporting, which will help tailor future treatment programs to local conditions and needs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance treatment compliance and outcomes for children with nephroblastoma.

How similar studies have gone: While this study builds on previous research, its specific approach to evaluating treatment compliance is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Unilateral Nephroblastoma Tumor Not previously treated The general health of the child will permit treatment.

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Exclusion Criteria:

Bilateral Nephroblastoma tumor Previously treated Disease too advanced Doubt concerning the diagnosis Treatment Refusal

Where it's running

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Pédiatrique Charles De Gaulle
    Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
    Recruiting
  • CHU de Treichville à ABIDJAN
    Abidjan, Abidjan Autonomous District, Côte d’Ivoire
    Recruiting
  • CUK (Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa)
    Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Recruiting
  • Cliniques Universitaires de Lubumbashi (CUL)
    Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Recruiting
  • HJRA, Hôpital universitaire Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona
    Antananarivo, Madagascar
    Recruiting
  • CHU Gabriel Touré (HGT)
    Bamako, Mali
    Recruiting
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  • Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec, Avenue Pasteur, BP 3001
    Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
    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.