Immunization Response for Childhood Cancer Survivors
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will look at your body's response to the new immunizations. We want to see how well they will protect you. Immunization is the same as vaccination. Our goal is to protect you as much as we can. We do not want you to have the measles, mumps, or whooping cough. We are doing the study because there is no standard way to re-immunize people after cancer treatments.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on immunosuppressive drugs, you cannot participate in the trial.
Is it safe for childhood cancer survivors to receive vaccinations after treatment?
How is the Immunization Schedule treatment unique for childhood cancer survivors?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Immunization Schedule for childhood cancer survivors?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Nancy Kernan, MD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for childhood cancer survivors aged 3 to 24 months post-chemotherapy, under 18 at diagnosis. They must be in remission with no active infections or HIV, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and able to consent. Excluded are those with low Karnofsky scores, prior stem cell transplants, vaccine allergies, on immunosuppressants, allergic to latex or who've had Rituximab.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Immunization
Participants receive new immunizations to evaluate their body's response and protection against diseases like measles, mumps, and whooping cough
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness of the immunizations after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Immunization Schedule
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor