Clinical trial Recruiting at 17 sites Observational Ages Any age to 18

International study on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in children

Official title: INTERNATIONAL STUDY of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) Treatment and Outcomes in Children and Adolescents

Run by Poitiers University Hospital · NCT01281735 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at children and teens with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia to learn more about their treatment outcomes and side effects.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
AgesAny age to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment750 (estimated)
SponsorPoitiers University Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsimatinib
Locations20 sites (North Adelaide, South Australia and 19 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2011
Main results expectedDecember 2028
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJanuary 17, 2024
Trial IDNCT01281735 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents under 18 years of age diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

Probably not a fit

Patients diagnosed with CML over the age of 18 will 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 describe and characterize Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) in a large cohort of pediatric patients. It focuses on children and adolescents diagnosed with Philadelphia positive and/or BCR-ABL positive CML, collecting data on treatment outcomes and side effects. The study is conducted internationally, involving multiple institutions to gather comprehensive epidemiological information that is currently lacking in this age group. By documenting the characteristics of CML in children, the study seeks to improve understanding and management of this rare disease.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of CML in pediatric patients, leading to better treatment strategies and outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been limited studies on CML in children, this approach is novel in its comprehensive international data collection.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients less than 18 years of age
* diagnosed Philadelphia positive and/or BCR-ABL positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) all phases

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients more than 18 years of age at diagnosis of CML

Where it's running

  • St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute and St. Anna Children's Hospital
    Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting
  • Belarussian Reseach Center for Pediatric Oncology and hematology (BRCPOH)
    Minsk, Belarus
    Recruiting
  • University Hospital of Ghent
    Ghent, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Instituto de Oncologia Pediatrica
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Prince of Wales Hospital
    Hong Kong, China
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital Zagreb
    Zagreb, Croatia
    Recruiting
Show 14 more locations
  • Charles University Motol
    Prague, Czechia
    Recruiting
  • Rigshospitalet
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Clinical Investigation Center CIC 1402
    Poitiers, France
    Recruiting
  • University Hospital Dresden
    Dresden, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Agia Sophia Children's Hospital
    Athens, Greece
    Recruiting
  • Saint George Hospital University Medical Centre
    Beirut, Lebanon
    Recruiting
  • Dutch Childhood Oncology Group, Princess Maxima Center for pediatric oncology
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Wroclaw Medical University Department
    Wroclaw, Poland
    Recruiting
  • University Children's Hospital
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    Recruiting
  • Officina Proyectos SEHOP
    Palma de Mallorca, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Uludag University, Medical Faculty
    Görükle, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Women's and children's Hospital
    North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hospital Roberto Del Rio
    Santiago, Chile
    Not yet recruiting
  • Keio University School of Medicine
    Tokyo, Japan
    Not yet 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.