Observational study of neutropenic patients in Cologne
Official title: The Cologne Cohort of Neutropenic Patients (CoCoNut) - a Non-interventional Cohort Study Assessing Risk Factors, Interventions, and Outcome of Immunosuppressed Patients With or Without Opportunistic Infections
Run by University Hospital of Cologne · NCT01821456 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at patients who have low white blood cell counts after chemotherapy for blood cancers to see how it affects their health and what treatments work best for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital of Cologne Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1995 |
| Main results expected | December 2050 |
| Study ends | December 2050 |
| Registry record updated | April 1, 2013 |
| Trial ID | NCT01821456 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are immunosuppressed patients who have developed neutropenia following chemotherapy for cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not immunosuppressed or who have not undergone chemotherapy may 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
The Cologne Cohort of Neutropenic Patients (CoCoNut) is a non-interventional cohort study that focuses on patients who develop neutropenia after chemotherapy for hematological malignancies. This prospective study aims to collect comprehensive data on risk factors, interventions, and outcomes for these immunosuppressed patients, including those with opportunistic infections. The research is conducted at the University Hospital of Cologne, where patients are monitored and assessed for their health status and treatment responses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of neutropenia management and enhance treatment strategies for immunosuppressed patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have shown success in understanding the outcomes of neutropenic patients, making this approach both relevant and valuable.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * immunosuppressed patients Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where it's running
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University Hospital of Cologne
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Recruiting
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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.