Could a common antibiotic shrink NF2 skin tumors without surgery?

NCT ID NCT05521048

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether injecting doxycycline directly into skin tumors (schwannomas) can shrink them in people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). About 19 participants will receive the injections, and doctors will measure tumor size changes over time. The goal is to find a less invasive, lower-cost alternative to surgery for these painful or disfiguring growths.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02214, United States

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