Clinical trials: Adolescent Cancer
Cancer
Long Term Dental Effects in Adolescents Who Were Treated for Cancer in Childhood
The investigators aim is to explore associations between specific types of cancer therapy, age at treatment and the presence of dental abnormalities in adolescence.
- Trial name
- NCT02742363
- Testing
- Collecting data
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
HPV Infections
Reactogenicity Study of Cervarix and Gardasil in UK Adolescent Girls
This is a phase IV study to evaluate the body's immune response of participants to the Cervarix and Gardasil vaccines against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types associated with increased risk of cervical cancer.
- Trial name
- HPV CSP01 (NCT00956553)
- Testing
- Cervarix, Gardasil
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Public Health England
Anthracycline Related Cardiotoxicity in Childhood Cancers, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
Evaluation of Cardiac and Endothelial Function in Children and Adolescents Treated With Anthracycline
In recent decades, the survival rate of children with cancer has increased significantly thanks to personalized treatments and the adoption of international therapeutic protocols.
- Conditions
- Anthracycline Related Cardiotoxicity in Childhood Cancers, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity, Childhood Cancer Survivors
- Trial name
- CARDIO-PED (NCT07253077)
- Testing
- Biomarker detection
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Cancer, Brain Tumor
Medical Treatment Decision Making Using Adaptive Conjoint Analysis
In the setting of progressive or recurrent cancer, adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, parents, and healthcare providers (HCP) are faced with multiple therapeutic options.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Brain Tumor, Solid Tumor, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT02608307
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Cancer
AYActive Study! A Physical Health Activity Intervention
The purpose of this pilot study is to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a 6-week mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors being treated…
- Trial name
- NCT04601948
- Testing
- mHealth Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lucas Carr
Cancer Risk Syndrome
Intervention For Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) With Cancer Risk Syndromes
This research is being done because there is a need to improve cancer risk communication and decision-making among adolescents and young adults.
- Trial name
- AYA-RISE (NCT04323774)
- Testing
- AYA-RISE Adolescents and Young Adults Risk Information and Screening Education, Standard clinical visit for genetic counseling
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Obesity, Malignant Neoplasm
A Study to See if an iPhone Weight Management App Can Help Promote Weight Loss in Adolescents and Young Adults After a Stem Cell Transplant
This early phase I trial studies how well a behavioral weight loss intervention consisting of a smartphone application and coaching works for the promotion of weight loss in adolescents and young adults after a stem cell…
- Trial name
- NCT04453072
- Testing
- Interview, Media Intervention, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Nursing Education, Simulation Training
Simulation Training for Adolescent Leukemia Care in Nursing Students
This study aims to evaluate the effects of scenario-based simulation training for adolescent leukemia care on nursing students' perceived stress, knowledge level, and learning satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Nursing Education, Simulation Training, Stress, Psychological, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT07660770
- Testing
- Scenario-Based Simulation Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atılım University
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Correlation of Polymorphisms of Lipoprotein Lipase (LpL) and Apolipoprotein E (Apo E) With Lipid Profile of Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Eukaemia During Therapy With L - Asparaginase.
Haematological malignancies constitute the most common neoplastic disease in child population, with acute leukemia occupying the number one spot with a percentage of 32.8%.
- Trial name
- NCT04364451
- Testing
- Correlation of Polymorphisms of Lipoprotein Lipase (LpL) and Apolipoprotein E (Apo E) With Lipid Profile of Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia During Therapy With L - Asparaginase
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Cancer Risk Factors, Cancer Prevention
Using Middle School Science Teachers to Address Cancer Health Disparities
The CARES4You study is testing a middle school science curriculum designed to teach students about cancer risk and prevention. The lessons are taught by regular science teachers during class time and are aligned with national…
- Trial name
- CARES4You (NCT07501689)
- Testing
- CARES4You Curriculum
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,812 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Promoting Physical Activity In After-School Programs for Urban Adolescents
RATIONALE: Physical activity may lower the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying ways to increase physical activity in urban adolescents who attend after-school programs.
- Trial name
- NCT00301158
- Testing
- exercise intervention, counseling intervention, educational intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montclair State University
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Chronic Fatigue Following Acute Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Adolescents
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by unexplained, disabling and long lasting fatigue, as well as pain, impaired memory, sleep difficulties and other symptoms.
- Trial name
- CEBA (NCT02335437)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Blood Disease, Cancer
Medical Clowning: Needs Assessment and Implication for Hospitalized Children With Cancer/Blood Disease
Hospitalized children who undergo painful procedures are more susceptible than others to experiencing iatrogenic effects, such as anxiety, pain, and severe stress.
- Conditions
- Blood Disease, Cancer, Friendly Healthcare in Children, Medical Clown
- Trial name
- NCT03586180
- Testing
- Medical Clowning for children
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Human Papillomavirus, CIN 2
Natural History of HPV From Infection to Neoplasia in Adolescents and Young Women
The natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) is most likely influenced by both innate and adaptive mucosal immunity. More specifically, we hypothesize that Toll like receptors (TLR) play an important role in cervical innate…
- Conditions
- Human Papillomavirus, CIN 2, CIN 3
- Trial name
- NCT01366742
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Human Papillomavirus, Cervical Cancer
Survey of Predictors of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among Parents of Rural Adolescent Girls in Mysore, India
To conduct a quantitative survey to measure knowledge about Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine acceptability among parents of rural adolescent girls in Mysore District, India.
- Trial name
- NCT01307774
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purnima Madhivanan
Primary Brain Tumor
Neurocognitive Function After Proton Therapy in Children and Adolescents
Brain tumors are the second most frequent malignant diseases in children and adolescents. In the study the short and medium term consequences of proton therapy on cognitive processes in particular on executive functions in…
- Trial name
- ELBE-ProKids (NCT04066465)
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technische Universität Dresden
Tobacco Smoking, Vaping
Testing a School-Based E-cigarette, Tobacco, and Betel (Areca) Nut Use Prevention Curriculum for Guam Youths
The people of the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) face higher cancer incidence, especially lung/bronchia and head-and-neck cancer, and poorer cancer outcomes, compared with the U.S. nationally.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco Chewing
- Trial name
- NCT05037656
- Testing
- School-based curriculum
- Where
- Guam
- Volunteers
- 538 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guam
Cancer Prevention
Ultraviolet (UV) Photography in Adolescents
The goal of this research study is to learn how students react to seeing a photograph of any skin damage they may have on their face. This skin damage may be caused by sun exposure or use of tanning beds.
- Trial name
- NCT02426853
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Photos, Pamphlets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 293 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer
A Youth-led Intervention to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Cancer Screening
This study engages youth as health advocates to increase cancer screening in their community. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a youth-led intervention on cancer screening awareness in adults who are overdue for…
- Trial name
- NCT07008781
- Testing
- Youth-led cancer screening intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria
Concomitant Use of Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine) With Combined Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Poliomyelitis Vaccine in Adolescents (V501-024)(COMPLETED)
Data from this study are expected to demonstrate that Gardasil (V501, Human Papillomavirus [Types 6, 11, 16, 18] Recombinant Vaccine), when administered concomitantly with a combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough
- Trial name
- NCT00337428
- Testing
- Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Current Manufacturing Facility (CMF), Comparator: Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant (qHPV) Vaccine from Future Manufacturing Facility (FMF), Comparator: REPEVAX™ (Concomitant)
- Volunteers
- 843 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC