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RB Liquid Biopsy Biorepository
NCT04959097 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Retinoblastoma (RB) is a primary eye cancer that forms in the back of the eye of infants and toddlers. Traditionally, RB is diagnosed without a biopsy; tumor can only be studied once an eye has been surgically removed. Given this limitation, we use aqueous humor (AH), the clear fluid in the front of the eye to detect specific markers, or information, that comes from the tumor itself.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
California
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 800 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-12-31 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04959097
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04959097 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 800 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Retinoblastoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04959097 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04959097 about?
NCT04959097 is a clinical study titled "RB Liquid Biopsy Biorepository". Retinoblastoma (RB) is a primary eye cancer that forms in the back of the eye of infants and toddlers. Traditionally, RB is diagnosed without a biopsy; tumor can only be studied once an eye has been surgically removed. Given this limitation, we use aqueous humor (AH), the clear fluid in the front o...
What is the current status of trial NCT04959097?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 800 participants. The study started on 2017-01-01. Estimated completion is 2030-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04959097 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Retinoblastoma, Retinoblastoma Bilateral, Retinoblastoma Unilateral. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04959097?
This trial is sponsored by Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04959097 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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