Clinical trial Recruiting at 7 sites Observational Ages 0 to 25

International Leukemia Target Board for children with relapsed hematologic malignancies

Official title: International Concerted Action to Allocate Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Relapsed and Refractory Leukemia/Lymphoma to the Right Therapy.

Run by Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology · NCT05270096 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to find the best treatment options for children with relapsed blood cancers by looking at their unique disease characteristics and how they respond to different drugs.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages0 Years to 25 Years
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorPrincess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T, CAR T, CART, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
Locations7 sites (Ghent and 6 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 31, 2022
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2030
Study endsJune 1, 2032
Registry record updatedJanuary 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT05270096 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this initiative are children under 25 years old with a diagnosis of relapsed or refractory hematological malignancy who have undergone molecular profiling.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently receiving standard of care treatment or those without available molecular profiling results may not benefit from this initiative.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The International Leukemia Target Board (iLTB) is a collaborative initiative aimed at prioritizing treatment options for children with relapsed or refractory hematological malignancies. This observational project brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts to analyze molecular and immunophenotypic data, as well as drug response profiles, to guide treatment decisions. The iLTB will monitor the implementation of its recommendations and track patient outcomes, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of various treatment strategies. By harmonizing approaches across Europe, the iLTB seeks to improve the management of complex cases in pediatric oncology.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for children with challenging hematological malignancies.

How similar studies have gone: While similar collaborative tumor board approaches have been utilized, the iLTB represents a novel effort specifically targeting pediatric relapsed hematological malignancies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion criteria

1. The patient has been diagnosed with a R/R hematological malignancy;
2. The patient is less than 18 years of age at the time of first diagnosis and less than 25 years at the time of inclusion with relapse/refractory hematological malignancy;
3. The patient is treated in a pediatric/AYA setting or study protocol, with no current standard of care treatment;
4. The patients' life expectancy is at least 6 weeks;
5. The patient has undergone any sort of molecular profiling of his/her tumor and the re-sults of this analysis are available;
6. The patient has undergone flow cytometry in a certified lab and results are available;
7. Written informed consent of patient and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss the patient in the iLTB according to local law and legislation has been obtained.

Exclusion criteria: none defined

Where it's running

  • UH Gent
    Ghent, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Righospitalet
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Semmelweis
    Budapest, Hungary
    Recruiting
  • Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology
    Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Vall d'Hebron
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Queen Silvia
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Recruiting
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  • Newcastle Hospital
    Newcastle, United Kingdom
    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.