Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
MONDO:0017827Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare and often aggressive soft tissue sarcoma occurring in a wide range of anatomical sites.
Also known as: neurofibrosarcoma, MPNST, Malig. periph. nerve sheath tum., malignant neoplasm of peripheral nerve sheath, malignant neurilemmoma, malignant neurilemoma, malignant neurofibroma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath neoplasm
2944 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 36 tagged with Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor itself.
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Sub-types of Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor
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Childhood malignant schwannoma 1 trial
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Malignant triton tumor 1 trial
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Adult malignant schwannoma 0 trials
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New drug targets Cancer's fuel supply in rare genetic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called telaglenastat (CB-839) in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes, including NF1 mutations and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. Resea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus and radiation combo takes aim at tough sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting a modified herpes virus (TVEC) directly into tumors, combined with radiation therapy before surgery, can shrink advanced soft tissue sarcomas. The study enrolled 2 adults with specific sarcoma types that could not be removed with clear m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Rieth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug hope for rare nerve cancer: tazemetostat under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug tazemetostat in 10 people with recurrent, treatment-resistant, or metastatic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST), a rare and aggressive cancer. Participants take tazemetostat pills twice daily for up to 2 years. The main goal is to s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for children and young adults (up to age 26) with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack a protein called B…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, can safely shrink or control advanced soft tissue sarcomas that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 52 adults with specific sarcoma types will receive the combination. The goal is to measure…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on sarcoma before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of combining two immunotherapy drugs—nivolumab and BO-112—given before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma that can be removed. About 14 adults with certain sarcoma types will receive these drugs to see if they help the immune system fight the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on childhood cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for children and young adults with solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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10-Year NF1 study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis natural history study follows 259 children, adolescents, and adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) for up to 10 years. Researchers will track tumor growth, monitor quality of life, and perform genetic testing to better understand how the disease changes over time. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot rare nerve tumors years earlier in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can detect a rare but serious nerve tumor called MPNST earlier than current methods in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Researchers will compare the timing of tumor detection by the blood test versus standard i…
Sponsor: David Miller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict cancer risk in NF1 patients before it strikes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 80 people with Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who are at high risk for developing malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST). Researchers will use yearly whole-body MRI scans, blood samples, and checkups to track changes in nerve lesions over time. The go…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC