Understanding Neuroblastoma: A Molecular Study

This study aims to understand the genetic and biochemical makeup of neuroblastic tumors (cancers that start in nerve cells), which can affect how aggressive they are and what treatments might work best. Researchers will analyze your tumor, bone marrow, and blood samples to look at surface markers, genetics, cancer-related genes, and how tumors grow in lab dishes. They will also check your blood and bone marrow for tumor or leukemia cells, and your blood for antibodies that fight tumors. You can join if you have a neuroblastic tumor diagnosed by international standards or if doctors suspect you have one. The study will measure these molecular details and track your health for two years to see how they relate to your outcome. The study is also looking at patients who receive naxitamab as part of their regular care.

Study design
This is an observational study, meaning researchers will collect information without giving any specific treatments. It plans to include up to 2070 participants.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The study will track your clinical outcome for two years.

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NCT00588068

Molecular Characterization of Neuroblastic Tumor: Correlation With Clinical Outcome

Recruiting
Not specifiedAll AgesObservational
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
~2,070 participants
Updated 2025-10-15 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Tumor and Marrow Markers

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
To study the molecular-genetic makeup and metastasis of neuroblastic tumors.
Measured over 2 years
Neuroblastoma
1 sites across 1 states
New York1
  • Nai-Kong Cheung, M.D., Ph.D. · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Nai-Kong Cheung, M.D., Ph.D.
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Neuroblastic tumors diagnosed in accordance with the International Neuroblastoma Staging System
Clinically suspected neuroblastic tumors.
Patients who receive naxitamab as part of their standard of care

Exclusion

None
  • To study the molecular-genetic makeup and metastasis of neuroblastic tumors.2 years

    Before surgery a maximum of 5 blood drawings (20-30 ml) will be performed per year (at least one month apart) per patient