A trial looking at improving treatment for children and young people with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH-IV)

Overview

Cancer types:

Children's cancers

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial is trying to improve treatment for Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). The trial is for children and young people up to and including the age of 17. We use the term 'you' in this summary, but of course if you are a parent, we are referring to your child.

Recruitment start: 9 August 2016

Recruitment end: 1 December 2025

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Vasanta Nanduri

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

University of Birmingham

Other information

This is Cancer Research UK trial number CRUK/11/039

Last reviewed: 30 June 2025

CRUK internal database number: 8778

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