Stopping hemangioma drug abruptly may be as safe as tapering
NCT ID NCT07665177
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether stopping propranolol suddenly or slowly is better for preventing hemangioma regrowth in infants. About 110 children who have taken propranolol for at least 6 months will be randomly assigned to either stop immediately or taper over 4 weeks. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer cases of rebound growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- propranolol
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that abruptly stopping propranolol is as safe as tapering, simplifying treatment for infantile hemangioma.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 4 trial with only 110 participants, so results may not apply to all cases. Rebound growth is still possible with either method.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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