Clinical trials: Neurofibroma
Neurofibromatosis 1, NF1
Developing Biomarkers of Plexiform Tumor Burden in Patients With Neurofibromatosis-Type 1
The purpose of this study is to identify tumor biomarkers in individuals with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Biomarkers are signals that the investigator can measure that tell us about a process such as progress of a disease or…
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis 1, NF1, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Trial name
- NCT05238909
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
A Study to Evaluate the Feasibility of a Physiologic Biomarker to Assess Pain and Other Sensory Problems Using Pupillometry in Participants With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow along the nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06507748
- Testing
- AlgometRx Nociometer(R)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cutaneous Neurofibromas, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Targeting the Mechanisms Underlying Cutaneous Neurofibroma Formation in NF1: A Clinical Translational Approach.
The purpose of the research study is intended to use specimens (such as tissue) and medical information in the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Oncology at the Van Andel Research Institute for laboratory research in Grand Rapids…
- Conditions
- Cutaneous Neurofibromas, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Plexiform Neurofibromas
- Trial name
- NCT02777775
- Testing
- Skin Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health West
Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma
Study of Aspirin in Patients With Vestibular Schwannoma
This is a phase II prospective, randomized, double-blind, longitudinal study evaluating whether the administration of aspirin can delay or slow tumor growth and maintain or improve hearing in VS patients.
- Conditions
- Vestibular Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Neurofibromatosis 2
- Trial name
- NCT03079999
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
Natural History Study of Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type I
Background: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder in which patients are at increased risk of developing tumors (usually non-cancerous) of the central and peripheral nervous system.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Plexiform Neurofibroma, Optic Glioma
- Trial name
- NCT00924196
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 259 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
NF-1, Nutraceutical Intervention
The treatment plan is identical for all participants with the exception of the curcumin dose level that is assigned at study enrollment.
- Trial name
- NCT05363267
- Testing
- curcumin, high phenolic extra virgin olive oil (HP-EVOO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Angiosarcoma
IO Combined With AI as First-line Treatment for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma(TAIS)
This study will enroll patients with specific subtypes of unresectable or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma, and will combine tislelizumab with the standard chemotherapy of liposomal doxorubicin and ifosfamide to initially explore…
- Conditions
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Angiosarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma
- Trial name
- TAIS (NCT06849986)
- Testing
- Tislelizumab+liposomal doxorubicin+ifosfamide
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
AZD6244 Hydrogen Sulfate for Children With Nervous System Tumors
Background: Plexiform neurofibromas are tumors that grow in and around nerves. The only way to treat them is with surgery. Some of these tumors cannot be completely removed.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, NF1, Neurofibroma, Plexiform
- Trial name
- NCT01362803
- Testing
- AZD6244
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
Internet Support Group for Parents of a Child With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Background: Studies show that Internet Support Groups (ISGs) can help parents of children with chronic conditions. Researchers want to find out if ISGs can help parents of a child with the genetic disorder Neurofibromatosis Type…
- Trial name
- NCT02153931
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis 1
Dosing and Tolerability of Deoxycholic Acid vs. Polidocanol in the Treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas
This study will evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of two treatments in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas. These treatments are: Kybella and Asclera injection.
- Trial name
- NCT06120036
- Testing
- Kybella, Asclera
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Neurofibromatosis
Relationship Between Psychosocial Factors, Health Literacy, Quality of Life and Satisfaction With Medical Visits in Adults With NF
This is a prospective study through the NF clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital that will examine the relationship between psychosocial factors, health literacy, and satisfaction with the medical visit in adults with NF1…
- Trial name
- NCT02435628
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Neurofibromatosis 1 and 2 (NF1 and NF2)
A Single Center Pilot Study to Assess the Intra-observer Reliability of Measuring Muscle Strength Using a Hand Held Dynamometer in Children and Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Type 2 (NF2)
Patients with clinically confirmed neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) or a known neurofibromatosis (NF) mutation aged 5 years and above will be eligible to participate and will be recruited from the…
- Trial name
- NCT03672838
- Testing
- hand-held dynamometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Neurofibromatoses, Neurofibromatosis 1
Resiliency Training for Adults With Neurofibromatosis Via Live Videoconferencing
The aims of this study are to compare the effect and durability of two stress and symptom management programs tailored for patients with neurofibromatosis on quality of life and psychosocial functioning.
- Conditions
- Neurofibromatoses, Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis 2, Schwannomatosis
- Trial name
- NCT03406208
- Testing
- Stress and Symptom Management Program 1, Stress and Symptom Management Program 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 228 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Life Threatening Diseases
Phase II Study of Imatinib Mesylate in Patients With Life Threatening Malignant Rare Diseases
Exploratory study to examine the effect(s) of Imatinib mesylate treatment on life threatening rare diseases with known associations to one or more Imatinib mesylate -sensitive tyrosine kinases, and to identify the contribution of…
- Trial name
- NCT00154388
- Testing
- Imatinib mesylate
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
NF type1 With Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas
An Intermediate Access Protocol for Selumetinib for Treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
This will be an open-label, single-arm, multicenter intermediate access protocol which provides treatment access to selumetinib for eligible patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have inoperable…
- Trial name
- NCT03259633
- Testing
- Selumetinib
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Sarcoma
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Hyperthermia Therapy in Treating Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Hyperthermia therapy kills tumor cells by heating them to several degrees above body temperature.
- Trial name
- NCT00003052
- Testing
- doxorubicin hydrochloride, etoposide, ifosfamide
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
HIV, Brain Tumors
Analysis of Data Collected From Individuals Administered Neurobehavioral Assessments
Background: People with chronic illness often are at risk for developing neurobehavioral problems due to effects of the disease or associated treatments.
- Conditions
- HIV, Brain Tumors, Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Trial name
- NCT01445314
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 598 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Observational Study of the Real-world Effectiveness and Safety of Selumetinib Treating Adult Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Who Have Symptomatic, Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN)
This is a prospective, multicentre, observational registry study with primary data collection designed to evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of selumetinib in adult patients with NF1 who have symptomatic, inoperable…
- Trial name
- PROCEED (NCT07888517)
- Where
- 26 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Rhabdomyosarcoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Trial of Dasatinib in Advanced Sarcomas
This study will examine the response rate and the 6-month progression-free survival rates of subjects with advanced sarcoma treated with dasatinib.
- Conditions
- Rhabdomyosarcoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors, Chondrosarcoma, Sarcoma, Ewing's
- Trial name
- NCT00464620
- Testing
- Dasatinib
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurofibromatosis 1
From Molecules to Cognition: Inhibitory Mechanisms in ASD and NF1
This study aims to investigate synaptic physiology and behavioral inhibition in patients with NF1 and ASD and to answer whether inhibitory deficits at these levels are modulated by lovastatin.
- Trial name
- ASD/NF1inhib (NCT03826940)
- Testing
- Lovastatin 60 MG
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra