Leukemia drug shows promise against rare joint tumors
NCT ID NCT01207492
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested nilotinib, a drug originally used for leukemia, in 17 patients with relapsed or metastatic pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or related giant cell tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could stop tumor growth or improve symptoms. Results focused on how long patients lived without their disease getting worse.
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Locations
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Sarcoma Oncology Center
Santa Monica, California, 90403, United States
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Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States