Clinical trials: Neurofibromatoses
Neurofibroma, Plexiform, Neurofibromatosis Type I
R115777 to Treat Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas
This study will examine whether the experimental drug R115777 (Tipifarnib) can shrink or slow the growth of plexiform neurofibromas in children and young adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and determine what side effects…
- Trial name
- NCT00021541
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
Antioxidant Therapy With N-acetylcysteine for Learning and Motor Behavior in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) commonly suffer from the effects of cognitive, behavioral, and motor impairments. At present there is no specific treatment for this NF1 complication.
- Trial name
- NF1NAC (NCT04481035)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
CNS Cancer, Meningioma
Phase II Trial of Sunitinib (SU011248) in Patients With Recurrent or Inoperable Meningioma
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, sunitinib has on patients and their tumors. At this time, no drugs are routinely used to treat meningioma, hemangioblastoma or hemangiopericytoma.
- Conditions
- CNS Cancer, Meningioma, Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma, Hemangioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT00589784
- Testing
- Sunitinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Brain Tumor
Feasibility and Clinically Application of Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
This study will look at the feasibility of using magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) in children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) with and without brain tumors.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Brain Tumor, Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT02387840
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
NF1, Congenital Pseudarthrosis of Tibia
A Study of INFUSE Bone Graft (BMP-2) in the Treatment of Tibial Pseudarthrosis in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
The current study proposes adding BMP-2 (INFUSE), an anabolic agent, at the surgical site of TPA (tibial pseudarthrosis) repair in children with NF1, compared to a control group of patients treated surgically without BMP-2.
- Trial name
- NF107-BMP2 (NCT02718131)
- Testing
- INFUSE Bone Graft (BMP-2), Control Group
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neurofibromatosis 1, Cutaneous Neurofibroma
NFX-179 Topical Gel Treatment in Adults With Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNF)
This study will enroll and treat subjects with cutaneous neurofibromas with NFX-179, a topical study drug. Eligible subjects will receive treatment for 28 days and be observed by a study doctor for approximately 56 days.
- Trial name
- NCT04435665
- Testing
- NFX-179 Gel, Vehicle Gel
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- NFlection Therapeutics, Inc.
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Precancerous Condition
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Neurofibromatosis and Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining methotrexate with vinblastine may be effective treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1 associated…
- Trial name
- NCT00030264
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Vinblastine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Growing or Symptomatic, Inoperable PN
MEK Inhibitor PD-0325901 Trial in Adolescents and Adults With NF1
This phase II open label study will evaluate adolescents (≥ 16 years of age) and adults with neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1) and plexiform neurofibromas treated with the MEK inhibitor PD-0325901.
- Trial name
- MEK Inhibitor (NCT02096471)
- Testing
- PD-0325901
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neurofibromatosis 2, Vestibular Schwannoma
Lapatinib Study for Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) and NF2-Related Tumors
The purpose of this study is to determine if Lapatinib has any effect on tumors found in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). NF2 is a condition that mainly affects the skin and nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT00973739
- Testing
- Lapatinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibroma, Plexiform
Pirfenidone in Children and Young Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type I and Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas
Background: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant, progressive genetic disorder characterized by diverse clinical manifestations.
- Trial name
- NCT00076102
- Testing
- Pirfenidone
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Reading Disabilities
Neurobiology and Treatment of Reading Disability in NF-1
The goal of this trial is to determine if children with neurofibromatosis type 1 who have reading disabilities respond the same way-both behaviorally and neurobiologically-to specialized treatment programs as children with…
- Trial name
- NCT00624234
- Testing
- Tutoring Program I, Tutoring Program II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
NF1, Neurofibromatosis
Cabozantinib for Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN) in Subjects With NF1 in Children and Adults
This study, "A Phase II Study of Cabozantinib (XL l84) for Plexiform Neurofibromas in Subjects with Neurofibromatosis Type I in Children and Adults diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and have a type of tumor called a…
- Conditions
- NF1, Neurofibromatosis, Plexiform Neurofibromas
- Trial name
- NF105-CABO (NCT02101736)
- Testing
- Cabozantinib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neurofibromatoses
Phase I Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Benign Dermal Neurofibromas (NF1)
GENERAL OBJECTIVE The general objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the treatment of neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) tumors in the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT01682811
- Testing
- Part 1 Levulan injection, Part 1 Levulan surface application, Part 1 Levulan surface application twice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Harry T Whelan, MD
Bilateral Hearing Loss for Causes Other Than Tumors
Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) in Pediatric Non-Neurofibromatosis Type 2 Subjects
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) can improve hearing in children who are deaf and cannot receive a cochlear implants.
- Trial name
- ABI (NCT01864291)
- Testing
- Nucleus 24 (discontinued) and ABI541 Auditory Brainstem Implants (ABI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromas
Pilot Study of Gleevec/Imatinib Mesylate (STI-571, NSC 716051) in Neurofibromatosis (NF1) Patient With Plexiform Neurofibromas
This is a second Pilot Study to determine the efficacy of Gleevec® in neurofibromatosis (NF1) patients with plexiform neurofibromas using new response assessment modalities with the secondary goals of assessing Gleevec toxicity…
- Trial name
- 0908-09 (NCT01140360)
- Testing
- Gleevec
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Kent Robertson
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Sarcoma
Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as doxorubicin, ifosfamide, and etoposide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00304083
- Testing
- filgrastim, doxorubicin hydrochloride, etoposide
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration
Cutaneous Neurofibroma
HIFU Treatment of Cutaneous Neurofibromas in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Safety and Efficacy
The overall objective is to demonstrate safety and efficacy of HIFU treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas located close to the surface of the skin in patients with the genetic disease Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
- Trial name
- cNF-HFU2101 (NCT05119582)
- Testing
- TOOsonix System ONE-M
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Joergen Serup
NF1, Low-grade Glioma
A Phase II Trial of Poly-ICLC for Low-Grade Gliomas
This is a phase II, prospective, longitudinal, multi-center trial of poly-ICLC (Hiltonol ®) treatment for progressive low-grade gliomas in pediatric patients with NF1.
- Trial name
- NF111 (NCT04544007)
- Testing
- Poly ICLC
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Neurofibromatosis 1
Evaluating Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a common genetic disease with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations in multiple organs of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT05912400
- Testing
- Blood draw, FACIT-F and Pain Scales
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Neurofibromatosis
Phase II Study of Gleevec/Imatinib Mesylate (STI-571, NCS 716051) in Neurofibromatosis (NF1) Patients With Plexiform Neurofibromas
THe primary objective is to estimate the response rate at 6 months to Gleevec® in patients with plexiform neurofibromas
- Trial name
- NCT01673009
- Testing
- Gleevec
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University