Neurofibromatosis
MONDO:0021061A hereditary neoplastic syndrome in which tumors grow in the nervous system. There are typically 3 main types recognized, but other forms with uncertain etiology exist.
Also known as: Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis, acoustic neurofibromatosis, central Neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis, neurofibromatosis syndrome, peripheral Neurofibromatosis, type IV neurofibromatosis of riccardi, von Reklinghausen disease
124 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Experimental drug REC-2282 targets NF2 brain tumors in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called REC-2282 in people aged 12 and older with progressive meningiomas (brain tumors) linked to NF2 gene mutations. Participants took the drug or a placebo three times a week in cycles. The goal was to see if the drug could slow tumor growth. The trial …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Light-Activated cream could slow growth of NF1 skin tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether a light-activated cream (Levulan Kerastick) followed by red light therapy can slow the growth of benign skin tumors called neurofibromas in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). About 30 participants aged 14 and older with superficial tumors on the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Donald Basel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Selumetinib's impact on NF1 tumors in children
Disease control TerminatedThis study observes children aged 3 to 18 with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas and are starting treatment with selumetinib. Researchers will track how well the drug shrinks or stabilizes tumors, how long patients stay on tre…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in desperate cases
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental drug AR-42 tested on brain tumors – early results uncertain
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the drug AR-42 in 7 adults with vestibular schwannoma or meningioma brain tumors who were already scheduled for surgery. Participants took AR-42 pills for about 3 weeks before their operation. The main goal was to see if the drug could lower a protei…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC