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Metanephrines (Neuroblastoma)

Clinical study to evaluate the diagnostic significance of metabolites in blood compared to metabolites in urine in children with high-risk neuroblastoma

Recruiting

Who can enter

  • Children with newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma who are being treated according to the SIOPEN HR-NBL-2 protocol

  • Age: 1-18 years

Goal

The goal of this study is to investigate the role of specific metabolites that are released in the blood in children with high-risk neuroblastoma.


Background

Neuroblastoma cells can secrete specific metabolites that end up in the urine and blood of neuroblastoma patients. These distinct metabolites can be used to help diagnose neuroblastoma patients. Until now, we always measure the metabolites in urine. Now we want to investigate whether it is more accurate to measure these specific metabolites in blood.


In order to participate in a study please refer to your/your child’s doctor.


Last reviewed

March 23, 2026

Study details

The above information is intended as a brief summary only and may not reflect the most up-to-date information. For full details and the current status of a protocol, physicians can contact the Princess Máxima Center directly.