New hope for rare cancer: drug shows promise in shrinking adrenal tumors

NCT ID NCT03839498

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests a daily pill called axitinib in adults with a rare type of adrenal tumor (pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappear. Researchers also track how long the disease stays under control. The study enrolled 6 participants and is no longer recruiting.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10031, United States

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