Molecular Basis of Pediatric Liver Cancer

ConditionsChildhood Liver Cancer Liver Malignant Tumors Embryonal Sarcoma of Liver (Disorder)Hepatoblastoma Hepatocellular Carcinoma Rhabdoid Tumor of Liver

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot listed

Trial typeObservational

Biological sexAll

Age0-99

SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

About this trial

The purpose of this retrospective and prospective project is to understand the molecular and genetic basis of liver cancer of childhood. Understanding the molecular and genetic bases of liver cancers can offer a better classification based on tumor biology, mechanisms and predisposition.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Prior or current treatment for a childhood liver tumor, malignant or benign, at age <21 years.

Biological parents and siblings of eligible children.

Disqualifiers

No prior or current treatment for a childhood liver tumor.

Non-biological parents, legal guardians, or non-biological siblings of eligible children.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Pittsburgh

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov