Genome, Proteome and Tissue Microarray in Childhood Acute Leukemia

Stanford University

Status: Terminated

Conditions: Leukemia

Treatments: Procedure: Bone Marrow Aspiration

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01108497

SU-09112009-3881 (Other Identifier)

11062 (Other Identifier)

PEDSHEM0001

Details and patient eligibility

About

We will study gene and protein expression in leukemia cells of children diagnosed with acute leukemia. We hope to identify genes or proteins which can help us grade leukemia at diagnosis in order to: (a) develop better means of diagnosis and (b) more accurately choose the best therapy for each patient.

Enrollment: 235 patients

Sex: All

Ages: Under 18 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria:1. All children who present at Packard hospital with a new diagnosis or relapse of acute leukemia will be eligible. There is no bias in regards to age range, gender or ethnic background.

2. Signed informed consent