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Neuroblastoma: Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Flow Cytometric Detection of Bone Marrow Cell Populations Phenotypically Compatible with Neuroblastoma: An Exploratory Comparison with Conventional Methods
Karolina Bukowska-Straková et al., Cancers (16 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18203355
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Precision gene editing in infant neuroblastoma: a review of nanoparticle: enabled CRISPR/Cas9 therapies.
Kaknale Samruddhi et al., Molecular biology reports (16 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42886411/
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Epidemiology and outcomes in pediatric neuroblastoma: a US population-based study
Shruti Wadhwani et al., Frontiers in Medicine (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1861046
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LGALS3BP is associated with selective cargo enrichment in neuroblastoma extracellular vesicles
Ilaria Cela et al., Frontiers in Oncology (15 October 2026)
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2026.1966526
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Real-World Use of Dinutuximab Beta for High-Risk Neuroblastoma in Clinical Settings in France: The QUATUOR Study.
Defachelles Anne-Sophie et al., Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology (15 October 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42878561/
Clinical Trials : Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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Substudy 01A: Zilovertamab Vedotin in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Hematologic Malignancies or Solid Tumors (MK-9999-01A/LIGHTBEAM-U01)
NCT06395103 · Recruiting · Phase 1 / Phase 2 · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Ages 6 Months to 25
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06395103
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Dinutuximab With Chemotherapy, Surgery and Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Children With Newly Diagnosed High Risk Neuroblastoma
NCT06172296 · Recruiting · Phase 3 · National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Up to age 30
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06172296
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High-Risk Neuroblastoma Study 2 of SIOP-Europa-Neuroblastoma (SIOPEN)
NCT04221035 · Recruiting · Phase 3 · Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Up to age 21
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04221035
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Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells of the sympathetic nervous system, most often in the adrenal glands or alongside the spine. It mainly affects babies and young children. Some tumours mature or disappear on their own, while higher risk disease is treated with chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, stem cell transplant and immunotherapy.
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Most Recent Research
Background: Accurate evaluation of bone marrow involvement is important for staging and treatment monitoring in pediatric neuroblastoma. This study evaluated flow cytometry for detecting neuroblastoma cells in bone marrow aspirates. Methods: In this prospective exploratory correlative analysis, samples from 28 children were assessed through flow cytometry and cytomorphology; available histopathological and iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy results were compared. Neuroblastoma cells were identified as nucleated CD56+CD45−CD36−CD71− events. Results: Flow cytometry detected neuroblastoma cell populations across a broad quantitative range, including low-level populations. Agreement between flow cytometry and cytomorphology was 90.0% (Cohen’s κ = 0.56). In 16 paired aspirate-level records with at least one positive result, flow cytometric and cytomorphological percentages showed a positive Pearson correlation (r = 0.878, p < 0.0001), although this association was sensitive to one high-value observation. Agreement with histopathology was 92.1–94.8% (κ = 0.59–0.64), whereas agreement with MIBG scintigraphy was slight to fair (κ = 0.12–0.23). Conclusions: Flow cytometry provided rapid, quantitative detection of neuroblastoma cell populations in bone marrow aspirates. It should be considered complementary to cytomorphology and histopathology, as repeated examinations, the limited panel, and the lack of an independent reference standard preclude definitive estimates of diagnostic performance.
Common Questions
What is Neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells of the sympathetic nervous system, most often in the adrenal glands or alongside the spine. It mainly affects babies and young children. Some tumours mature or disappear on their own, while higher risk disease is treated with chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, stem cell transplant and immunotherapy.
How many clinical trials are available for Neuroblastoma?
RareWays currently indexes 527 clinical trials for Neuroblastoma, of which 77 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.
Where does the research data for Neuroblastoma come from?
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