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Hodgkin-biomarkers

Recruiting
Conditions
Pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma
Registration Number
NL-OMON28180
Lead Sponsor
Erasmus MC - Sophia
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
320
Inclusion Criteria

Hodgkin lymphoma group
In order to be eligible to participate in the Hodgkin lymphoma group, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
-? Diagnosis of classical Hodgkin Lymphoma confirmed by reference pathology
-? Patient aged below 18 at time of diagnosis
-? Treatment according the European Network of Paediatric Hodgkin`s Lymphoma Second International Inter-Group Study for Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in Children and Adolescents (EuroNet-PHL-C2) protocol or treatment for relapsed or refractory patients.
-? Written informed consent of the patient and/or the patient's parents or guardians according to national laws

Control Group
In order to be eligible to participate in the control group a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
-? No diagnosis of classical Hodgkin Lymphoma confirmed by reference pathology
-? Patient aged below 18 at time of diagnosis
-? Written informed consent of the patient and/or the patient's parents or guardians according to national laws

Exclusion Criteria

A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
-? HIV positivity
-? Other underlying immunologic disorders, with the exception of Epstein Barr Virus

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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The aim of this project is to identify biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma.
Secondary Outcome Measures
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To achieve this aim we defined three objectives:<br>1. Hodgkin Reed-Sternberg cells: we intend to perform whole exome sequencing and gene expression arrays of FACS-sorted malignant Hodgkin and Reed-Sternberg cells to get insights in their genetic profile to identify therapeutic targets.<br>2. Tissue microenvironment: we wish to investigate the tumor microenvironment by immunohistochemistry and gene expression profiling of microenvironment-derived T-cells to identify and validate new biomarkers (TARC, PD-1) and therapeutic targets.<br>3. Serum biomarkers: To investigate the value of serum TARC and other biomarkers (see table 1 of the protocol) and levels of cfDNA as disease response markers after each cycle of chemotherapy and directly compare it to the PET scan. We will analyze serum and blood samples after treatment and during follow-up to identify biomarkers for disease recurrence.
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