New drug combo targets deadly childhood brain cancers
NCT ID NCT03605550
First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study is testing a new drug called PTC596 (Unesbulin) given alongside radiation therapy for children and teens (ages 1-21) newly diagnosed with aggressive brain tumors like DIPG or high-grade glioma. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants take the drug twice a week during radiation, then continue the drug alone. Researchers also measure how much drug gets into the blood and tumor.
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Locations
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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