Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children and Adolescents

A French Protocol for the Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Children and Adolescents

PHASE3 · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT02716233

This study is testing different doses and ways to give a medication called pegaspargase to see if it can improve treatment for children and teens with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1578 (estimated)
Ages12 Months to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (other)
Locations28 sites (Amiens and 27 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02716233 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the optimal use of L-asparaginase in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children and adolescents. It is a French multicentric cohort study that stratifies participants based on the type of ALL (B vs T lineage) and their anticipated risk. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of different doses and administration methods of pegaspargase, a modified form of L-asparaginase, to improve treatment outcomes. By comparing these approaches, the trial seeks to enhance the therapeutic strategy for ALL in younger patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents diagnosed with B-lineage or T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Not a fit: Patients with L3 (Burkitt's leukemia), mixed phenotype acute leukemia, infant ALL (age ≤ 365 days), or Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve treatment outcomes and survival rates for children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia, indicating that this methodology is promising.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ALL L1 or L2
* B-lineage or T- lineage ALL

Exclusion Criteria:

* L3 (Burkitt's leukemia)
* Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (WHO criteria).
* Infant ALL (age ≤ 365 days)
* Philadelphia (Ph)+/Breakpoint Cluster region (BCR)-Abelson (ABL) ALL

Where this trial is running

Amiens and 27 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.

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Conditions: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.