Study of nerve tumors in children affecting the spine canal
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study follows children and teens with certain nerve-cell tumors (like neuroblastoma) that involve the spinal canal. It collects information on how these tumors behave and how treatments and outcomes may differ, aiming to improve care over the long term.
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Who can take part
- Be under age 18 with a peripheral neuroblastic tumor (such as neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma, or ganglioneuroma).
- The tumor must involve the spinal canal (spinal canal involvement), with symptoms or no symptoms.
- You have not had chemotherapy in the past 6 months (steroids are allowed).
- You can commit to at least 5 years of follow-up visits or tracking.
- You will provide written consent from a parent/guardian and the patient (as required by the study).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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