Studying Genes in Samples From Younger Patients With Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

May 17, 2016 updated by: Children's Oncology Group

Molecular Taxonomy of Pediatric Cancer

This laboratory study is looking into genes in samples from younger patients with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Studying samples of tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors learn more about changes that occur in DNA and identify biomarkers related to cancer. It may also help doctors find better ways to treat cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES:

I. To identify global changes in the epigenome and various underlying histone modifications that characterize relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

II. To identify specific transcription factor-binding sites associated with histone alterations.

III. To correlate gene expression changes of differentially regulated genes at relapse with underlying chromatin modifications.

OUTLINE:

Archived bone marrow samples, collected at the time of diagnosis and relapse, are analyzed for gene expression and histone modifications by microarray, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) sequencing, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Arcadia, California, United States, 91006-3776
        • Children's Oncology Group

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 21 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

    • Paired diagnosis-relapse primary patient samples obtained from the Children's Oncology Group (COG) cell bank

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Observational
Archived bone marrow samples, collected at the time of diagnosis and relapse, are analyzed for gene expression and histone modifications by microarray, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) sequencing, and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).
Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Correlative studies

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Cellular origins of relapse and the underlying epigenetic mechanisms associated with drug resistance
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month
Genes associated with histone modification
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month
Biological pathways involved in relapse
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Children's Oncology Group

Collaborators

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: William Carroll, MD, Children's Oncology Group

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 17, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 19, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

June 21, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 18, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 17, 2016

Last Verified

May 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AALL12B7
  • NCI-2012-01976 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))
  • CDR0000735342 (Other Identifier: Clinical Trials.gov)
  • COG-AALL12B7 (Other Identifier: Children's Oncology Group)

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