Clinical trials: Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibroma
Phase II Study of Binimetinib in Children and Adults With NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas
This is a phase II open label study that will evaluate children ≥ 1 year of age and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and plexiform neurofibromas treated with the MEK inhibitor, binimetinib.
- Trial name
- NF108-BINI (NCT03231306)
- Testing
- Binimetinib
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Endometrial Cancer, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ONSD as an ICP Marker in vNOTES and TLH
Patients undergoing conventional total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) are typically placed in the Trendelenburg position with intraabdominal carbon dioxide (CO₂) insufflation.
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Myoma;Uterus
- Trial name
- NCT07250178
- Testing
- vNOTES, TLH
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
Acoustic Neuroma
Evaluating the Pre-Positioning Frame for Robotic Acoustic Neuroma Removal Surgery
Otologic surgery often involves a mastoidectomy to safely access the inner ear. In this procedure, a portion of the mastoid part of the temporal bone is removed.
- Trial name
- PPF (NCT03057678)
- Testing
- Testing of Pre-Positioning Frame
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
The Effect of Head Position on the Optik Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients During Thyroid Surgery
THE EFFECT OF HEAD POSİTİON ON THE OPTİC NERVE SHEATH DİAMETER İN PATİENTS DURİNG THYROİD SURGERY
- Conditions
- Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Thyroid Adenoma
- Trial name
- NCT07298187
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Neuroma, Cryoablation
Proximal Nerve Cryoablation Versus Perineuroma Cryoablation for Chronic Neuroma Pain After Combat-Related Amputation
atients with combat-related amputations frequently develop chronic neuroma pain that interferes with rehabilitation, prosthesis use, mobility, sleep, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- AXON-FREEZE (NCT07618689)
- Testing
- Perineuroma Cryoablation, Proximal Nerve Cryoablation
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors, Schwannoma of Neck
Radiographic Prediction of the Nerve Origin of Neck Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Postoperative nerve palsy is a major complication following resection of neck peripheral nerve sheath tumors. This study is a retrospective cohort aimed to predict the nerve origin of neck peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT05684835
- Testing
- Excision
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Endometrial Cancer, Sarcoma
Perifosine in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Locally Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of perifosine in treating patients who have metastatic or…
- Trial name
- NCT00053794
- Testing
- perifosine
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group
Cancer
Study to Investigate Safety, Pharmacokinetic (PK), Pharmacodynamic (PD) and Clinical Activity of Trametinib in Subjects With Cancer or Plexiform Neurofibromas and Trametinib in Combination With Dabrafenib in Subjects With Cancers Harboring V600 Mutations
This was a 4-part (Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D), Phase I/IIa, multi-center, open label, study in pediatric subjects with refractory or recurrent tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT02124772
- Testing
- Trametinib, Dabrafenib
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Imatinib Mesylate Treatment of Patients With Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
This study assesses the safety and efficacy of imatinib mesylate treatment of patients with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
- Trial name
- NCT00427583
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pain
Efficacy and Safety of Ralfinamide in Patients With Chronic Neuropathic Low Back Pain
The aim of the study is to determine if an experimental drug, ralfinamide, relieves your neuropathic low back pain, and if it demonstrates superiority to placebo, a "dummy" or sugar pill that contains no active medication.
- Trial name
- NCT01019824
- Testing
- Ralfinamide
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 411 people
- Sponsor
- Newron Pharmaceuticals SPA
Cutaneous Neurofibroma
Tolerability of Device Based Therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas
This study will evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of three FDA-approved treatments in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas. These treatments are: a 1064nm laser, a 755nm laser, and a Kybella injection.
- Trial name
- NCT04730583
- Testing
- Kybella, 1064nm laser, 755nm Alexandrite Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Efficacy of the Selumetinib Granule Formulation in Children Aged ≥1 to <7 Years With NF1-related Symptomatic, Inoperable PN
This study is designed to define a dosing regimen and assess the pharmacokinetics(PK) and safety of the granule formulation; the study will also include descriptive analyses of exploratory efficacy endpoints.
- Trial name
- SPRINKLE (NCT05309668)
- Testing
- Selumetinib granule formulation, Selumetinib capsule formulation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Neurofibromatosis Type I, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The Cognitive Variability in NF1 and TSC Monozygotic Twins
Both Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) are highly heterogeneous diseases. Cognitive features seem to vary widely even between family members carrying the same mutation.
- Trial name
- COVANTT (NCT02436746)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A Phase II Study of the mTOR Inhibitor Sirolimus in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Related Plexiform Neurofibromas
Treatment Overview This phase II study will evaluate the activity of sirolimus in children and adults with NF1 and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas that have the potential to cause significant morbidity.
- Trial name
- Protocol 102 (NCT00634270)
- Testing
- Sirolimus
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Endometrial Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
STI571 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Refractory Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: STI571 may interfere with the growth of cancer cells and may be an effective treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of STI571 in treating patients who have recurrent or…
- Conditions
- Endometrial Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00006357
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate
- Where
- 16 sites in Belgium, Denmark and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Acoustic Neuroma
Acoustic Neuroma: Assessing the Quality of Life by the Scale PANQOL of Patients Operated or Supervised
This study has investigated the quality of life of patients with vestibular schwannoma using this specific scale prospectively, whether treated surgically or monitored.
- Trial name
- PANQOL (NCT04004377)
- Testing
- Scale of quality life
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Neurofibromatosis 1
Tailoring an Online Platform to Promote Evidence-Based Care for Adults With Neurofibromatosis 1 and Low Health Literacy
This decentralized, randomized study seeks to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of two approaches to assisting Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) patients with low health literacy improve their…
- Trial name
- NCT07233408
- Testing
- NF1 Educational Videos, Peer Navigator, Letters about NF1 Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Headache, Tumor
Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Pediatric MRI Sedation
The purpose of this study is to compare the results of combining two anesthetic medications (dexmedetomidine and propofol) in low doses with a standard dose of a single drug that is commonly used to provide sedation/anesthesia…
- Conditions
- Headache, Tumor, Seizure Disorder, Neurofibromatoses
- Trial name
- NCT03513757
- Testing
- propofol, Dexmedetomidine, Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Study of CPI-0610 in Patients With Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Establish safety and toxicity profile and preliminary response rate of CPI-0610 in MPNST patients and correlate response with pharmacodynamics markers and BET inhibition.
- Trial name
- NCT02986919
- Testing
- CPI-0610
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Neurofibromatoses
Resiliency Training for Adolescent Neurofibromatosis Patients Via Videoconferencing With Skype
The aim of this research is to adapt the NF-specific adult version of the Skype 3RP for use with adolescents, and to test its feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effect in improving quality of life, and in decreasing…
- Trial name
- NCT02387177
- Testing
- Stress Management Group 1, Stress Management Group 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital