Health-Related Outcomes in Patients Who Were Previously Treated for Rhabdomyosarcoma

August 19, 2009 updated by: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group: Late Effects After Treatment for Rhabdomyosarcoma

RATIONALE: Cancer treatment may have risks that affect health outcomes later. It is not yet known what health outcomes may be related to previous treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma.

PURPOSE: Study to determine health outcomes in patients who have survived 5 years after receiving treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma on the Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group protocols.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the frequency of self reported health related outcomes in patients with rhabdomyosarcoma who survived 5 years from diagnosis after treatment on Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group (IRSG) protocols I, II, III, and IV pilot. II. Determine the mortality of these patients and compare this mortality to the general population, especially in the third and fourth decades of life. III. Determine treatment specific risks of developing a second malignancy following treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma and the potential genetic influences (family history of cancer). IV. Determine the association between decreased fertility/offspring and dose, schedule, and total dose of alkylating agents (especially cyclophosphamide) received during treatment and with selected genitourinary and paratesticular primaries. V. Determine the effect of the dose and location of therapeutic radiation for primary head and neck cancer on achieved final height. VI. Determine the association of therapy with doxorubicin (dose and age when received) with cardiac and vascular events.

OUTLINE: Patients (or parent or surviving family member) complete the baseline questionnaire plus other questionnaires (offspring, family history, other topic specific). Medical data is also collected from past records.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Approximately 1600 patients will be accrued for this study.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

5 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Prior registration on Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group Study IRS-I, IRS-II, IRS-III, IRS-IV pilot, IRS-V, or IRS-V pilot, or one of the protocols of IRS-V (D9501, D9502, D9602) AND Survived for 5 years after diagnosis (may be deceased now)

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 5 and over Performance status: Not specified Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: See Disease Characteristics

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Study Chair: William M. Crist, MD, University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Study Chair: Michael P. Link, MD, Stanford University

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 19, 2004

First Posted (Estimate)

May 20, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 20, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 19, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2000

More Information

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