Adipokines as Predictors of the Metabolic Syndrome in ALL Survivors
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00566566 |
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified November 2007 by Sheba Medical Center.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
First Posted : December 3, 2007
Last Update Posted : December 3, 2007
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Background: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy in children. It accounts for 25% of all childhood cancers. Peak incidence occurs between 2 to 5 years of age. Modern treatment regimens have improved cure rates from virtually zero (in the 1950's) to current overall survival rates of approximately 80%.The high survival rates have introduced us to novel medical problems as a consequences of the different treatment regimens. No single treatment modality exists today but rather several treatment protocols are accepted worldwide. As such, the population of the childhood ALL survivors differ in their toxic exposure: cranial & spinal radiotherapy, intrathecal and/or systemic chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation .As the survival rates grow, there are more young adult ALL survivors worldwide susceptible to these late effects of treatment.
Numerous reports have pointed out that this particular group is at increased risk to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes (MS). The metabolic syndrome, i.e hypertension, dyslipidemia, impaired glucose metabolism and obesity, occurs at a younger age than the general population.
Adipocytokines, mediators secreted by adipose tissue, play an important role in the regulation of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism.Changes in serum adipokine levels precede the clinical symptoms.
We aim to identify and assess prevalence of the MS in ALL survivors. We aim to characterize the population at risk to develop DM and CVD prior to overt clinical disease. Characterization will be done by measuring serum adipocytokines and inflammatory cytokine profiles .Biochemical characterization of the group at risk will enable us to intervene in the preventive stage in the future.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
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Leukemia Metabolic Syndrome X | Other: sample without DNA |
Study Type : | Observational |
Estimated Enrollment : | 150 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Official Title: | Adipocytokines as Predictors of the Metabolic Syndrome in Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia |
Study Start Date : | January 2008 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 2008 |

Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
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ALL survivors 5 years after completion of treatment, during routine medical follow up
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Other: sample without DNA
family history, anthropometric measurements and blood sampling |

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 6 Years to 45 Years (Child, Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- ALL diagnosis
- five years after completion of treatment
- leukemia free during research
Exclusion Criteria:
- ongoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00566566
Contact: Bella Bielorai, MD | 972-3-5302692 | Bella.Bielorai@sheba.health.gov.il |
Principal Investigator: | Yael Weintraub, MD | Tel Aviv University |
Responsible Party: | Dr. Yael Weintraub, Sheba Medical Cener |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00566566 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
SHEBA-07-4861-YW-CTIL |
First Posted: | December 3, 2007 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | December 3, 2007 |
Last Verified: | November 2007 |
adipocytokines inflammatory markers cardiovascular disease diabetes mellitus Leptin |
Leukemia Insulin Resistance Metabolic Syndrome Syndrome Disease Pathologic Processes |
Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms Hyperinsulinism Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases |