New hope for NF1 patients: targeted drug shrinks inoperable tumors in early trial
NCT ID NCT04590235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a drug called selumetinib in 32 Chinese children and adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have nerve tumors that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to check the drug's safety and how well it works at shrinking these tumors. Participants take the drug by mouth, and doctors monitor side effects and tumor size using MRI scans.
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Research Site
Shanghai, 200011, China
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Research Site
Shanghai, CN-200092, China