Last-resort radiation treatment offers hope for rare childhood and adult cancers

NCT ID NCT01850888

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study gave a radioactive drug called 131I-MIBG to 15 people with advanced nerve tumors (neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if it could ease symptoms and shrink tumors, while tracking side effects. Participants received different doses based on their health and stem cell availability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

malignant adrenal gland pheochromocytoma neuroblastoma pheochromocytoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States