Childhood pilocytic astrocytoma

MONDO:0004000

A pilocytic astrocytoma that occurs during childhood.

Also known as: pilocytic astrocytoma, childhood pilocytic astrocytoma, paediatric pilocytic astrocytoma, pediatric pilocytic astrocytoma, pilocytic astrocytoma of childhood

1465 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Childhood pilocytic astrocytoma itself.

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↑ Pilocytic astrocytoma (15) ↑ Childhood astrocytic tumor (2)

Sub-types of Childhood pilocytic astrocytoma

Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma 0 trials

Including sub-types (1465) Tagged with Childhood pilocytic astrocytoma (1)

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New hope for kids with tough brain tumors: targeted drug shows promise

Disease control Ongoing

This study tests a drug called selumetinib in children and young adults with low grade glioma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The drug works by blocking certain enzymes that help tumor cells grow. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink…

Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Sep 21, 2026 20:00 UTC

Childhood pilocytic astrocytoma

Where it sits in the disease tree

New hope for kids with tough brain tumors: targeted drug shows promise