Improving treatment recommendations for children with retinoblastoma in Africa

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 enhance the outcomes for children diagnosed with retinoblastoma, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. By focusing on early diagnosis and the implementation of therapeutic recommendations, the study seeks to demonstrate that timely intervention can significantly improve survival rates. Data will be collected on the stage of the disease, treatment methods, and patient outcomes to analyze the effectiveness of these recommendations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Unilateral intraocular Retinoblastoma (RB)
* Unilateral extraocular intraorbital (RB)
* Bilateral intraocular (RB)
* bilateral intraocular (RB) on one side and extraocular but intraorbital on the other side.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Externalized tumor mass
* massive extension to optic nerve up to optical channeltumor
* intracranial extension leptomeninges
* cerebral parenchyma
* extension to regional lymph nodes and/or remote metastases.
* cerebrospinal fluid involvement.
* Trilateral RB
* Incapacity to followed the whole treatement.

Where it's running

• Hopital Yalgado Ouedraogo
  Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Recruiting
• CHU de Treichville à ABIDJAN
  Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Recruiting
• CUK (Cliniques Universitaires de Kinshasa)
  Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, 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, Ampefiloha, Madagascar Recruiting
• CHU Gabriel Touré (HGT)
  Bamako, Mali Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: FOUSSEYNI Mr TRAORE, Dr; — Amcc and Gfaop
• Study coordinator: KARIM Mr ASSANI, Dr.
• Email: drassanik@gmail.com
• Phone: 00243971359726

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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.