New hope for kids with Hard-to-Treat brain tumors: targeted drug shows promise
NCT ID NCT03363217
First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026
Summary
This study tests a daily oral drug called trametinib in children and young adults (ages 1 month to 25 years) with certain brain or nerve tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The study includes four groups of patients, including those with a condition called neurofibromatosis type 1. Researchers will also monitor quality of life and thinking skills.
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Locations
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Alberta Children's Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6A8, Canada
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CHU Sainte-Justine
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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CHU de Québec
Québec, Quebec, G1V 4G2, Canada
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Children and Women's Health Centre of British Colombia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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IWK Health Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Montreal Children's Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada
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The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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