Overgrowth syndrome
MONDO:0019716A group of syndromes caused by genetic birth defects that may lead to the development of malignancies. It is characterized by a large body size or large body parts at birth, or excessive body growth early in childhood. Representative examples include neurofibromatosis, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and Sturge-Weber syndrome.
45 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug trial aims to shrink painful lymphatic growths in kids and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests alpelisib, a drug that targets a specific gene mutation (PIK3CA), in people with lymphatic malformations—abnormal growths of lymph vessels. The trial includes children and adults and compares alpelisib to a placebo to see if it can shrink the growths and ease sym…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare overgrowth conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CYH33 in people with rare conditions that cause abnormal tissue growth and blood vessel malformations (PROS and PRVM). The trial has two phases: phase I finds the safest dose, and phase II checks if the drug shrinks growths. About 141 adults and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haihe Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare overgrowth disorder: daily pill could tame symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily oral drug called alpelisib in people aged 2 and older with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS), a rare condition causing abnormal tissue growth. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink overgrown tissue and improve symptoms. About 104 participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed titanium implants could rebuild faces after injury or surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether custom 3D-printed titanium implants can safely and effectively rebuild facial bones in 30 adults with defects from injury, cancer surgery, or birth conditions. Each implant is designed from CT scans to match the patient's unique anatomy. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tishreen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets root cause of rare overgrowth syndromes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests an oral drug called RLY-2608 in adults and children with overgrowth conditions (like CLOVES or Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome) caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. The drug is designed to block the faulty protein driving abnormal tissue growth. The trial will enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Relay Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called BGB-B2033, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced liver, stomach, or lung cancers. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works. About 392 participants will take part.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for rare vascular malformations: targeted drugs enter trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing two targeted drugs—alpelisib and mirdametinib—in 50 people with slow-flow or fast-flow vascular malformations that haven't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if these drugs can improve each person's most bothersome symptom over 48 w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Last-Resort drug alpelisib made available for patients with no other options
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides access to the drug alpelisib (BYL719) for patients with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum or breast cancer who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. It is not a study but a way for doctors to request the drug for individual patie…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD9793 in people with advanced liver cancer that has spread. The drug is an antibody designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. About 304 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) from a healthy donor, designed to target two proteins found on liver cancer cells. Participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug AST-201 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called AST-201 in about 70 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called GPC3. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also measure how the drug moves through the body and look fo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aptamer Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug help kids with rare brain disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests alpelisib, a drug originally developed for cancer, in 20 people aged 2 to 40 with MCAP syndrome—a rare condition causing an enlarged brain, blood vessel issues, and developmental delays. Participants receive either alpelisib or a placebo for 6 months, the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Experimental antibody targets childhood cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called codrituzumab in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to treatment and carry a specific protein called GPC3. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the body handles the drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug MT-303 takes on advanced liver cancer in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called MT-303, alone or with two standard cancer drugs, in people with advanced liver cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of effectiveness. About 70 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Myeloid Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen liver cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-GPC3 that targets a protein found on liver cancer cells. About 40 adults with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma will receive both this new tracer and a standard tracer (18F-FDG) for PET/CT scans. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan spots tiny pancreatic tumors that cause dangerous low blood sugar
Diagnosis AVAILABLEThis study offers expanded access to a PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-DOPA to locate small, insulin-producing lesions in the pancreas. It is for patients with congenital hyperinsulinism, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, or insulinoma who have low blood sugar. The goal…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New PET scan technique could sharpen cancer detection in the gut
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special probes to highlight digestive system cancers, such as stomach, liver, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers will enroll 400 adults to see how well this imaging method finds tumors and tracks their response to tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Scientists investigate rare overgrowth disorder proteus syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic and biological causes of Proteus syndrome, a rare condition causing abnormal growth of bones, skin, and other tissues. Researchers will follow up to 1,500 participants over time, using medical exams, imaging, and blood tests to track how …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind rare bone tumor diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of Ollier disease and Maffucci syndrome, rare disorders that cause cartilage tumors and increase cancer risk. Researchers will study 100 people aged 2 and older using blood tests, scans, and genetic sequencing. Participants will stay at …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists launch global effort to unravel mysteries of rare lymphatic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of up to 1,000 people with rare lymphatic system disorders. Researchers will collect information from medical records and yearly surveys to understand how these diseases progress, what treatments are used, and how they affect quality of life. The…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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2000-Patient study aims to uncover hidden metabolic risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2000 children and adults with imprinting disorders—rare genetic conditions like Silver-Russell and Prader-Willi syndromes. Researchers aim to describe the natural history of these diseases and identify common metabolic profiles, risks for obes…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Blood protein may reveal who benefits from liver cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with advanced liver cancer who are starting a common immunotherapy combination (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab). Researchers want to see if levels of a protein called Glypican-3 in the blood can help predict how well the treatment works. About 240 participa…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare bone diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of up to 400 people with Ollier disease or Maffucci syndrome. Researchers will collect medical history, genetic data, imaging, and quality-of-life information to better understand how these conditions progress and how they are best managed. The g…
Sponsor: Luca Sangiorgi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC