Could a CDK4/6 inhibitor shrink painful NF1 tumors without surgery?

NCT ID NCT04750928

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tests the drug abemaciclib in people aged 12 and older with NF1 who have atypical neurofibromas that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink or stabilize these nerve tumors. Participants take the drug twice daily for up to 2 years, with regular scans and check-ups to monitor effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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