Investigating cancer types in infants at South Egypt Cancer Institute
Official title: Cancer in Infants: South Egypt Cancer Institute Experience
Run by Assiut University · NCT02668354 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study looks at the different types of cancers that affect infants treated at the South Egypt Cancer Institute to learn more about their features and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 1 Year |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT02668354 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are infants aged one year or younger diagnosed with malignant neoplasms.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients older than one year will not benefit from this study as they do not meet the age criteria.
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 analyze the spectrum of malignant neoplasms in infants based on the experience of the South Egypt Cancer Institute, the largest referral center in Upper Egypt. It involves a retrospective review of medical records from January 2001 to December 2015, focusing on infants diagnosed with various malignant tumors. The study will evaluate the clinical and pathological features of these cancers, treatment modalities, and patient outcomes to better understand the unique characteristics of infantile cancers compared to those in older children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of infant cancers, leading to improved diagnosis and treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on childhood cancers exist, this specific focus on infantile neoplasms in a regional context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients whose age less than or equal to 1 year. * Patients diagnosed with any of malignant neoplasms. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients whose age more than 1 year.
Where it's running
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Assiut University
Assiut, Egypt Recruiting
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.