Can a rheumatoid arthritis drug reach childhood brain tumors?

NCT ID NCT03970226

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests whether the drug tocilizumab can reach craniopharyngioma tumors in children. In the first part, 9 children with new or recurring tumors receive one dose before surgery to see if the drug enters the tumor. If it does, a second part will give the drug every two weeks for up to a year to check safety. The goal is to gather information, not to treat the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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