Effect of Treatment Modality on Psychosocial Functioning of Survivors of Unilateral Retinoblastoma

September 2, 2025 updated by: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The purpose of this study is to find out about the quality of life and health in patients who had retinoblastoma in one eye (unilateral retinoblastoma), who either received treatment with chemotherapy injected directly into an artery leading to the eye (intra-arterial chemotherapy) or removal of the eye (enucleation). By quality of life, the investigators mean how the participants are feeling about being satisfied with things in their life, including, physical health, emotional health, and their ability to carry out daily activities. The investigators want to see if either treatment option would affect quality of life differently. The investigators hope that this information will help us provide better care to future children with retinoblastoma and better follow-up care for survivors of retinoblastoma.

Study Overview

Status

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Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

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120

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10065
        • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Texas Children's Hospital (Data Collection)

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 17 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Eligible survivors of unilateral retinoblastoma will be identified via the MSK and TCH databases and offered participation in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ability to speak and understand English or Spanish
  • Diagnosis of unilateral retinoblastoma at any age, confirmed by the enrolling institution
  • Treatment of retinoblastoma between 2006 or later
  • Patients must between the age of 8-17 years old
  • At least 1 year since completion of all cancer-directed therapy
  • Treatment with enucleation of the affected eye or intra-arterial chemotherapy

Parent of patient:

  • Ability to speak and understand English or Spanish
  • Ability to confirm that he or she is the parent of a child treated for unilateral retinoblastoma who meets the eligibility criteria listed above
  • Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients, or parents of patients, treated with both enucleation and intra-arterial chemotherapy are not eligible

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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retinoblastoma survivors treated with enucleation
MSK will contact all families of 1-year survivors of unilateral retinoblastoma treated with enucleation or intra-arterial chemotherapy at MSK and TCH between 2006 or later for completion of validated questionnaires integrating the BASC-3 and PROMIS surveys. The survey may be administered in-person during clinic or by mail, based upon participant preference.
Behavioral: BASC-3 survey
A comprehensive questionnaire, incorporating the BASC-3 and PROMIS measures, will be administered to parents of participants ages 8-17. The BASC-3 and PROMIS scales each have a parent and child version; these scales will be used to measure the secondary objective of parent and patient concordance rates for all participants ages 8 and older.
Behavioral: PROMIS survey
A comprehensive questionnaire, incorporating the BASC-3 and PROMIS measures, will be administered to parents of participants ages 8-17. The BASC-3 and PROMIS scales each have a parent and child version; these scales will be used to measure the secondary objective of parent and patient concordance rates for all participants ages 8 and older.
retinoblastoma survivors treated with intra-arteria chemo
MSK will contact all families of 1-year survivors of unilateral retinoblastoma treated with enucleation or intra-arterial chemotherapy at MSK and TCH between 2006 or later for completion of validated questionnaires integrating the BASC-3 and PROMIS surveys. The survey may be administered in-person during clinic or by mail, based upon participant preference.
Behavioral: BASC-3 survey
A comprehensive questionnaire, incorporating the BASC-3 and PROMIS measures, will be administered to parents of participants ages 8-17. The BASC-3 and PROMIS scales each have a parent and child version; these scales will be used to measure the secondary objective of parent and patient concordance rates for all participants ages 8 and older.
Behavioral: PROMIS survey
A comprehensive questionnaire, incorporating the BASC-3 and PROMIS measures, will be administered to parents of participants ages 8-17. The BASC-3 and PROMIS scales each have a parent and child version; these scales will be used to measure the secondary objective of parent and patient concordance rates for all participants ages 8 and older.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
social-emotional health
Time Frame: 2 years
as measured by Behavior Assessment System for Children, 3rd edition, (BASC™-3;as measured by the BASC-3) Surveys have been normed on a representative sample that closely matches United States census population characteristics; T scores and percentiles in relation to general norms are calculated for each scale. The BASC-3 uses a T score metric where 50 is the mean for the population norm and the standard deviation is 10.
2 years
behavioral health
Time Frame: 2 year
as measured by Behavior Assessment System for Children, 3rd edition, (BASC™-3; The following four T Scores will be analyzed for these BASC-3 summary scores (1) Externalizing Problems, (2) Internalizing Problems, (3) Behavior Symptoms Index and (4) Adaptive Skills. The "at-risk" category applies to any individual who scores 2 SD above the mean of 50, while "clinically significant" risk refers to those who score 3 SD above the mean. Additional scores are also provided which may be used to identify risk for more specific behavioral or emotional areas of concern.
2 year
compare HRQoL
Time Frame: 2 years
as measured by the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) PROMIS measures use a T-score metric where 50 is the mean for the reference population and 10 is the standard deviation of that population. Higher scores correspond to a higher degree of symptom burden (for those items measuring symptoms) or a higher level of functioning (for physical functioning items)
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Laura Cimini, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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August 31, 2018

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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August 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

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August 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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September 4, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 6, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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September 7, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

Last Update Posted

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September 3, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 2, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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September 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 18-397

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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