PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum
MONDO:1040002Any overgrowth syndrome resulting from pathogenic gain-of-function variants in the PIK3CA gene. The variants can be germline or somatic
Also known as: overgrowth syndrome and/or cerebral malformations due to abnormalities in MTOR pathway genes
19 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 04, 2026 00:00 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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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 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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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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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 04, 2026 00:00 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