New hope for kids with rare brain tumor: targeted pill shows promise

NCT ID NCT05286788

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

Summary

This study tests an oral drug called MEKTOVI (binimetinib) in children and young adults with a rare brain tumor called adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumor in patients whose tumor has come back after treatment. About 38 participants aged 1 to 39 will take the drug and be monitored for response and side effects.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • British Columbia Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N, Canada

  • CHU Sainte-Justine

    RECRUITING

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • Children's National Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33155, United States

  • Perth Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia

  • Queensland Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia

  • Sydney Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Randwick, New South Wales, 2031, Australia

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