Indian Pediatric Hematology Oncology Group

(INPHOG) partners with clinicians and scientists from Indian and around the world in our efforts to understand the causes of cancer and benign hematological disorders and find more effective treatments for the children we care for.

INPHOG conducts its research through 27 disease-specific and transdisciplinary subcommittees. Since 2015, 16335 children with cancer have been enrolled in 33 clinical trials with 11,699(71%) patients in observational studies and 4636(28%) patients in interventional studies in 149 different institutions across the country.

About us

56

Member Institutions

A network of leading pediatric hematology and oncology centers across India working together to advance research and care.

25

Sub Committees

Dedicated expert groups that develop, evaluate, and guide collaborative studies and clinical protocols within INPHOG.

44

Ongoing Clinical Trials

View active, multi-center clinical studies conducted under INPHOG to improve treatment outcomes and patient care.

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PHO IAP

A unified platform fostering collaboration between pediatric hematology-oncology experts and the IAP for nationwide impact.

INPHOG Research Protocol Roadmap

A step-by-step guide to developing, approving, and completing a multi-center pediatric hematology-oncology research study under INPHOG.

2005

1st Indian Multicenter Pediatric Oncology study published

  • Proposal by the INPHOG Subcommittee or individuals.
  • PI discusses the idea with the INPHOG Subcommittee.
  • Proposal by the INPHOG Subcommittee or individuals.
  • PI discusses the idea with the INPHOG Subcommittee.
  • Proposal by the INPHOG Subcommittee or individuals.
  • PI discusses the idea with the INPHOG Subcommittee.
  • Proposal by the INPHOG Subcommittee or individuals.
  • PI discusses the idea with the INPHOG Subcommittee.
  • Proposal by the INPHOG Subcommittee or individuals.
  • PI discusses the idea with the INPHOG Subcommittee.
  • Proposal by the INPHOG Subcommittee or individuals.
  • PI discusses the idea with the INPHOG Subcommittee.

2008

Draft Protocol Development

If the Subcommittee agrees, the PI develops a draft protocol.

2015

Formal Protocol Submission & Initial Subcommittee Review

  • PI formally submits the draft protocol to the INPHOG Subcommittee.
  • Subcommittee assess scientific merit and study design.

2018

Provisional Approval and Study Number Allotment

Provisional INPHOG approval is given, and a study number is allotted.

2019

External Reviews and Protocol Refinement

  • Subcommittee seeks 3 external reviews (national and international experts).
  • PI completes remaining procedures, addresses reviewer comments, and recruits additional centers.

2020

External Reviews and Protocol Refinement

  • Subcommittee seeks 3 external reviews (national and international experts).
  • PI completes remaining procedures, addresses reviewer comments, and recruits additional centers.

2021

External Reviews and Protocol Refinement

  • Subcommittee seeks 3 external reviews (national and international experts).
  • PI completes remaining procedures, addresses reviewer comments, and recruits additional centers.

2022

External Reviews and Protocol Refinement

  • Subcommittee seeks 3 external reviews (national and international experts).
  • PI completes remaining procedures, addresses reviewer comments, and recruits additional centers.

2023

External Reviews and Protocol Refinement

  • Subcommittee seeks 3 external reviews (national and international experts).
  • PI completes remaining procedures, addresses reviewer comments, and recruits additional centers.

56

Member Institutions

25

Sub Committees

44

Studies

20388

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