New hope for kids with rare blood cancer: targeted drug trial launches

NCT ID NCT04943198

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests the drug vemurafenib in children with a rare blood disorder called histiocytosis that has a specific gene mutation (BRAF) and hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and how long to give the drug to stop the disease from getting worse. About 25 children will take part in this phase 2 trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Vemurafenib (Zelboraf)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide an effective treatment option for children with this rare blood disorder that hasn't responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The drug may cause side effects or not work as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

histiocytosis Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Mother and Child Institute

    RECRUITING

    Warsaw, Mazovian, 01-211, Poland

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••