Motor Proficiency And Physical Activity in Adult Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia...
Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaThe primary goal of this study is to provide comprehensive and objective information on impairments of musculoskeletal health, sensory function, and fitness among a large group of childhood ALL survivors, and to define high risk groups by assessing treatment factors that contribute to impaired function. This study includes a direct, objective evaluation of musculoskeletal function, sensory capacity, fitness, and physical activity patterns among adults who were treated for childhood ALL at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH) between 1980 and 1999. Among 899 ALL survivors, all of whom are eligible for an institutionally funded clinical study of medical late effects, the study will recruit 364 to participate in our evaluations. The study will also recruit 364 individuals for a comparison group, frequency matching on race/ethnicity, age and gender.
Management of FI After Surgery of ARM
Fecal IncontinenceChildhood ALL1 moreThe posterior sagittal approach to anorectal malformation (ARM) has radically changed the outcome of these patients, improving the preservation of anal sphincters, owing to their anatomical identification. However, in long term follow-up, fecal incontinence and severe constipation remain the most frequent and disabling postoperative clinical problems, having a significant influence on quality of life. Current therapeutic measures for Fecal Incontinence include biofeedback, sacral nerve stimulation, radiofrequency energy delivery, surgical treatment and sphincter replacement. Biofeedback combined with SNS has achieved satisfactory results. However, not all patients have an improvement in their weakened anal sphincter and achieve acceptable continence. A detailed assessment of anorectal sphincter morphology and function can predict therapeutic outcome. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) can help to judge the anal atresia type, to display the presence and running of the fistula, and to show the nature of anal sphincter, such as the shape, thickness, directions and position of the anal sphincter complex and location in the pelvic floor and other systems malformations, finally to provide a reliable diagnostic basis for surgical program and prognostic assessment. High-resolution anorectal manometry (HR-ARM) is the latest internationally recognized examination for the evaluation of anorectal function. A standardised protocol of HR-ARM can characterise FI from dyssynergic or other neuromuscular and sensory problems. As a result, HR-ARM provides a more appropriate management in patients with FI. In order to assess whether patients with fecal incontinence should choose biofeedback therapy, our study included children with FI after anorectal malformation, and combined HR-ARM and MR to predict the efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cleansing in Preventing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection and...
Bacterial InfectionBenign Neoplasm5 moreThis randomized phase III trial studies chlorhexidine gluconate cleansing to see how well it works compared to control cleansing in preventing central line associated bloodstream infection and acquisition of multi-drug resistant organisms in younger patients with cancer or undergoing donor stem cell transplant. Chlorhexidine gluconate may help reduce bloodstream infections and bacterial infections associated with the central line.
Studying RNA in Samples From Younger Patients With T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
LeukemiaRATIONALE: Studying samples of blood and tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer PURPOSE: This laboratory study is looking into RNA in samples from younger patients with T-cell (T) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Studying Biomarkers as a Diagnostic Tool in Samples From Younger Patients With B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic...
B-cell Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaChildhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission1 moreThis clinical trial is studying biomarkers as a diagnostic tool in samples from younger patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Finding specific biomarkers may help improve the treatment of patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation Using Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide
Acute Myeloid LeukemiaAcute Lymphocytic Leukemia3 moreHistorically, the best results of allogeneic SCT have been obtained when the stem cell donor is a human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched sibling, however, this is only available for approximately 30 percent of patients in need for SCT. Alternative donor sources include matched unrelated donor utilizing the donor registry, cord blood transplant and mismatched donor transplant. A human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-haploidentical donor is one who shares, by common inheritance, exactly one HLA haplotype with the recipient, and includes the biologic parents, biologic children and full or half siblings. There is strong body of evidence supporting the use of haplo-SCT in patient who lack a matched sibling or unrelated donor with high rates of successful engraftment, effective Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) control and favorable outcomes comparative to those seen using other allograft sources, including HLA-matched sibling SCT. Furthermore, it provides a cost-efficient donor option in a timely manner especially for patients who need to proceed quickly to transplant due to concern of disease relapse/progression.
Quality of Life in Children With Cancer
Childhood CancerAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia1 moreChildhood cancers cover a wide range of diseases; leukemia, central nervous system cancers and lymphomas are the most common ones among them. During medical treatment children with cancer are at risk of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal complications such as reduced muscle strength, gross and fine motor performance impairment, decreased energy consumption. These neuromuscular and musculoskeletal complications can affect dynamic balance, endurance and quality of life of the children. Childhood cancers have negative effects on sleep. The aim of this study is to identify the status of sleep, fatigue, and quality of life in children with various types of cancer and to examine the relationship between these conditions.The general situation of children will be determined according to findings from this study.
Optimal Methods of Disease Detection in Children and Young Adults With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia...
LeukemiaLymphoblastic3 moreBackground: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. It occurs when a bone marrow cell develops errors in its DNA. Certain tests are used to help detect the disease. But the results of these tests often disagree. Researchers want to review the results of tests of bone marrow and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from people with ALL. They want to try to find the best ways to detect the disease. Objective: To compare results of certain bone marrow and CSF tests for detecting ALL, in order to see how much and how often the results disagreed. Eligibility: Children and young adults with ALL or lymphoblastic lymphoma who were enrolled in certain previous studies and consented for their data to be used. Design: Investigators will review participants medical records. They will collect data like the participant s gender, age, and when their tests were done. They will also collect results from tests like: Bone marrow tests Flow cytometry tests Imaging CSF cell count All of the stored data will be labeled by a code that only the study team at the research site can link to the participant. Data will be stored in password protected computers. ...
SCT in Ph Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Philadelphia Positive Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaSCTThis study includes a registry-based, nationwide analysis to describe the clinical outcome of adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who underwent an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) after a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI)-based treatment.
InO - A Retrospective Study of UK Patients With Leukaemia
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-LymphomaThe purpose of this study is to describe the demographics and clinical characteristics, treatment pathway, and effectiveness and safety of inotuzumab ozogamicin in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia treated with inotuzumab ozogamicin in the real-world.