Overview
This study evaluates the incidence of symptomatic hyperammonemia (high ammonia levels) in patients being treated with recombinant Erwinia asparaginase.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine incidence of patients who develop hyperammonemia secondary to recombinant Erwinia asparaginase.
II. To characterize patients at risk for hyperammonemia secondary to recombinant Erwinia asparaginase.
OUTLINE: This is an observational study.
Patients undergo blood sample collection, complete surveys, and have their medical records reviewed on study.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Followed by pediatric hematology/oncology
- Receiving recombinant Erwinia asparaginase for treatment of malignancy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients < 1 year of age
- Patients who have previously received recombinant Erwinia asparaginase within the past two weeks