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Neurofibromatosis 1Phase 1NCT04590235

A Study of Selumetinib in Chinese Paediatric and Adult Subjects With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)

A Phase 1 study testing Selumetinib in people with Neurofibromatosis 1 and Neurofibroma Plexiform, run by AstraZeneca at 2 sites in China.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

Official record
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Trial summary

A Phase 1 Open Label Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Efficacy of Selumetinib, a Selective Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Kinase (MEK) 1 Inhibitor, in Chinese Paediatric and Adult Subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 3 to 99 years
Conditions the study is for
Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibroma Plexiform
What is being tested?
Selumetinib
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
32 participants
Where
2 sitesChina
Study dates
16 Dec 2020to 31 Aug 2026
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 3 to 99 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Paediatric cohort: Chinese subjects ≥3 years and <18 years of age
  • Adult cohort: Chinese subjects ≥18 years of age at the time of study enrollment
  • Subjects must be diagnosed with (i) NF1 as per NIH Consensus Development Conference Statement and(ii) PN is defined as a neurofibroma that has grown along the length of a nerve and may involve multiple fascicles and branches. (iii) inoperable PN
  • Subjects must have at least one measurable typical or nodular PN
  • Absolute neutrophil count ≥1.5×10^9/L, haemoglobin ≥9g/dL, and platelet count ≥100×10^9/L. Subject must be without growth factor support and platelet transfusion support 7 days before the screening assessment.
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2×upper limit of normal (ULN), total bilirubin ≤1.5×ULN except in the case of subjects with documented Gilbert's disease (≤2.5×ULN).

Who cannot join

  • Evidence of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour.
  • Clinically significant cardiovascular disease
  • Prior malignancy (except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, or other cancer from which the subject had been disease free for ≥2 years or which would not have limited survival to <2 years) or other cancer requiring treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
  • Subjects with the following ophthalmological findings/conditions:
  • Current or past history of retinal pigment epithelial detachment/central serous retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion; Intraocular pressure >21 mmHg (or ULN adjusted by age) or uncontrolled glaucoma (irrespective of IOP); Subjects with known glaucoma and increased IOP who do not have meaningful vision (light perception only or no light perception) and are not experiencing pain related to the glaucoma, may be eligible after discussion with the study physician; Any other significant abnormality on ophthalmic examination that would make the subject unsuitable for enrolment into the study, as assessed by the investigator.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

China2 sites
  • Research Site

    Shanghai, 200011

  • Research Site

    Shanghai, CN-200092

Other trials in China

About this study

Official title: A Phase 1 Open Label Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Efficacy of Selumetinib, a Selective Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Kinase (MEK) 1 Inhibitor, in Chinese Paediatric and Adult Subjects With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)

A Phase 1 Open Label Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Efficacy of Selumetinib, a Selective Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Kinase (MEK) 1 Inhibitor, in Chinese Paediatric and Adult Subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN).

Read the detailed description

Paediatric and adult patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN) will be evaluated in the screening visit to confirm eligibility. Approximately 16 paediatric and 16 adult qualified patients will receive oral selumetinib 25 mg/m^2 twice a day (approximately every 12 hours) continuously until disease progression or unacceptable drug-related toxicity, whichever occurs first. Once a patient has discontinued the study treatment then the patient will be followed for specified period for safety assessment

Being tested
Selumetinib
Keywords
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas, Phase 1, Selumetinib, Chinese, Paediatric, Adult
Medical subject headings
Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibroma, Plexiform

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SelumetinibDrug

    Also called Koselugo

    All eligible subjects will first receive a single oral dose of selumetinib 25 mg/m^2. After a washout period of 2 days, oral selumetinib 25 mg/m^2 twice daily will be administered continuously. Subjects will continue to receive selumetinib until disease progression or unacceptable drug-related toxicity, whichever occurs first.

    10 mg and 25 mg capsules strengths available.

Study groups in NCT04590235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SelumetinibExperimentalAll eligible subjects will first receive a single oral dose of selumetinib 25 mg/m^2. Then, selumetinib 25 mg/m^2 oral twice daily will be administered continuously until disease progression or unacceptable drug-related toxicity, whichever occurs first.
Receives: Drug: Selumetinib

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Adverse events

    • Occurrence/frequency.
    • Relationship to IP as assessed by investigator.
    • Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade.
    • Seriousness.
    • Death.
    • Adverse events leading to discontinuation of IP.
    • Adverse events of special interest.

    Measured: For paediatric cohort: from signing the informed consent form until up to 3 years after last subject dosed; For adult cohort: from signing the informed consent form until up to 2 years+30 days after last subject dosed.

  2. Area under the concentration-time curve from zero to the last measurable concentration (AUC0-t) of selumetinib and its metabolite (N-desmethyl selumetinib) in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with NF 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    AUC0-t after single dose and multiple doses administration

    Measured: From the first consent patient first dose to last patient steady state PK collection. Expected duration is approximately 1 year.

  3. Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of selumetinib and its metabolite (N-desmethyl selumetinib) in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with NF 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    Cmax after single dose and multiple doses administration

    Measured: From the first consent patient first dose to last patient steady state PK collection. Expected duration is approximately 1 year.

  4. Terminal half-life (t1/2) of selumetinib and its metabolite (N-desmethyl selumetinib) in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with NF 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    t1/2 after single dose and multiple doses administration

    Measured: From the first consent patient first dose to last patient steady state PK collection. Expected duration is approximately 1 year.

Secondary outcomes (14)
  1. objective response rate (ORR) of selumetinib in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    measured by 3D volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the target and nontarget PN

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  2. duration of response (DoR) of selumetinib in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    measured by 3D volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the target and nontarget PN

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  3. progression-free survival (PFS) of selumetinib in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    measured by 3D volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the target and nontarget PN

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  4. time to progression (TTP) of selumetinib in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    measured by 3D volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the target and nontarget PN

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  5. time to response (TTR) of selumetinib in Chinese paediatric and adult subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

    measured by 3D volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the target and nontarget PN

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  6. Measures of Physical function via Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) questionnaire

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  7. Measures health-related quality of life (HRQoL) via PedsQL (paediatric cohort, self-and parent-reported)

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  8. Measures of pain via FLACC scale

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  9. Measures health-related quality of life (HRQoL) via EORTC QLQ-C30 (adult cohort)

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  10. Measures health-related quality of life (HRQoL) via PlexiQoL (adult cohort)

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  11. Measures of pain via Faces Pain Scale (revised)

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  12. Measures of pain via NRS-11

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  13. Measures of pain via PII

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

  14. Measures of pain via Pain Medication Survey

    Measured: First patient first dose until up to 2 years after last subject dosed

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Oct 2020
  2. Study start16 Dec 2020
  3. Primary completion16 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion31 Aug 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
32 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04590235
Sponsor's protocol ID
D1346C00011
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
28 Jul 2020
Last updated
18 Aug 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal. All request will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.

Publications

  • Zhang X, Sui W, Zheng H, Chen J, Yuan X. Durable responses to long-term selumetinib in Chinese pediatric NF1 patients with inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. Front Pharmacol. 2026 Jun 18;17:1855171. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2026.1855171. eCollection 2026.

    PubMed 42394972

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Selumetinib in people with Neurofibromatosis 1 and Neurofibroma Plexiform, run by AstraZeneca at 2 sites in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Adverse events (time frame: For paediatric cohort: from signing the informed consent form until up to 3 years after last subject dosed; For adult cohort: from signing the informed consent form until up to 2 years+30 days after last subject dosed.). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04590235, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Aug 2026.

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