New granule drug hopes to shrink tumors in toddlers with rare genetic condition

NCT ID NCT05309668

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests a new granule (sprinkle) form of the drug selumetinib in children aged 1 to 6 years who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and painful, inoperable tumors called plexiform neurofibromas. The goal is to find the right dose, check safety, and see if the medicine can shrink these tumors. About 36 children will take part, and the medicine is given by mouth.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site

    Akron, Ohio, 44308, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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    Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States

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    Hamburg, 20246, Germany

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    München, 80337, Germany

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    Tübingen, 72076, Germany

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    Milan, 20133, Italy

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    Rome, 00165, Italy

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    Nagoya, 466-8560, Japan

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    Setagaya City, 157-8535, Japan

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    Rotterdam, 3015 GD, Netherlands

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    Moscow, 119620, Russia

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    Moscow, 125412, Russia

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    Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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    Madrid, Spain

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