New hope for rare tumors: drug may slow cancer growth

NCT ID NCT03946527

First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called lanreotide in 10 people with advanced or metastatic paraganglioma or pheochromocytoma, rare tumors that release hormones. The goal is to see if lanreotide can slow tumor growth compared to before treatment. Participants receive injections every 4 weeks, and doctors monitor tumor size and hormone levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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