Study on Late Effects in Childhood Cancer Survivors

The Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study - Follow-up (SCCSS-FollowUp)

Recruiting Observational Study
Late Effect Childhood Cancer
No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
3,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Bern · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for childhood cancer survivors to learn about the long-term effects of their treatments. Participants will undergo check-ups and fill out questionnaires as part of their regular follow-up care.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with cancer as a child
  • I completed my childhood cancer treatment
  • I am registered in the Childhood Cancer Registry or treated in a Swiss clinic
  • I was diagnosed when I was between 0 and 20 years old
  • I can provide written consent
  • I can be any age now

You may not be able to join if

  • I am currently in a palliative situation
  • I have a relapsed cancer where no follow-up exams are planned

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The SCCSS-FollowUp is a national, multicenter cohort study designed to investigate late effects in childhood cancer survivors in a prospective and longitudinal way. The study is embedded in regular follow-up care and inclusion in the study takes place in a step-wise approach. The investigators collect data from clinical examinations, laboratory and functional tests, and questionnaires to learn mor…
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Eligibility Criteria
This prospective cohort study is based on the Childhood Cancer Registry (ChCR), a national, population-based cancer registry that includes all children and adolescents in Switzerland who were diagnosed with cancer at age 0-20 years. It includes patients diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, central ner…
Contacts

Claudia E Kuehni, MD

+41 31 631 35 07

claudia.kuehni@unibe.ch

CONTACT

Maša Žarković, MD

+41 31 684 68 58

masa.zarkovic@unibe.ch

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