New treatment for children with standard risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Standard Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in

Phase 2 Interventional Samsung Medical Center · NCT06099366

This study is testing a new treatment plan for children with standard risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia to see if using genetic testing can help improve their chances of recovery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment116 (estimated)
Ages1 Year to 9 Years
SexAll
SponsorSamsung Medical Center Academic / other
Locations9 sites (Seoul, Other (Non U.s.) and 8 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06099366 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of a risk-stratified treatment approach based on next-generation sequencing minimal residual disease (NGS MRD) for children and adolescents newly diagnosed with standard risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The treatment regimen includes various chemotherapy agents such as vincristine, L-asparaginase, and methotrexate, administered in different phases including induction, consolidation, and interim maintenance. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by tailoring therapy based on individual risk factors identified through advanced genetic testing.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and adolescents aged 1 to less than 10 years with newly diagnosed standard risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Not a fit: Patients with high-risk features or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved treatment outcomes and reduced relapse rates for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing risk-stratified treatment approaches in pediatric leukemia have shown promising results, suggesting potential for success in this trial as well.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
\<Inclusion Criteria\>

* Newly diagnosed pediatric/adolescent acute lymphomblastic leukemia patient with NCL standard risk that stratifies all 1-4 of following

  1. 1 year old ≤ Age \< 10 years old
  2. white blood cell at initial diagnosis \< 5x10\^10/L (50,000uL)
  3. No testis involvement
  4. Satisfaction of following organ functions

A. Kidney function (satisfies i or ii) i. Creatinine clearance (or radioisotope-measured GFR) ≥ 70mL/min/1.73m2 ii. Creatinine value according to age/sec satisfies the following:

1 to \< 2 years: Male: 0.6 / Female: 0.6, 2 to \< 6 years: Male: 0.8 / Female: 0.8, 6 to \< 10 years: Male: 1 / Female: 1, 10 to \< 13 years: Male: 1.2 / Female: 1.2, 13 to \< 16 years: Male: 1.5 / Female: 1.4, ≥ 16 years: Male: 1.7 / Female: 1.4 However, subjects who meet the selection criteria within 1 week before registration after receiving appropriate conservative treatment, including fluid therapy, can be registered.

B. Liver function i. Direct bilirubin \< 3.0mg/dL

\<Exclusion Criteria\>

1. Steroid administration within 2 weeks before the registration
2. t(9;22) or t(4;11)(q11;q23) or chromosome \< 44 or iAMP21 or t(17;19)/TCF3-HLF
3. Newly diagnosed T cell ALL
4. One of the following syndromes: Down syndrome, Bloom syndrome, ataxia-telangiectasia, Fanconi anemia, Kostmann syndrome, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, or other bone marrow failure syndrome
5. Burkitt leukemia/lymphoma
6. In the presence of electrocardiographic findings suggesting uncontrolled cardiac dysfunction (e.g., unstable ischemia, symptomatic arrhythmia, congestive heart failure) or congenital long QT syndrome
7. When the clinical trial subject(or legal representative) does not consent or is unable to give written consent

Where this trial is running

Seoul, Other (Non U.s.) and 8 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Lymphoblastic Leukemia in ChildrenStandard Risk ALLNGS MRD
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.