Status:

COMPLETED

Medical Treatment of "High-Risk" Neurofibromas

Lead Sponsor:

Corewell Health West

Conditions:

Neurofibromatosis 1

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-30 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) commonly develop non-cancerous tumors called plexiform neurofibromas. These tumors can be defined as "high-risk" when they result in severe pain, physical ...

Detailed Description

The study's design involves treating eligible patients with a combination of celecoxib and pegylated interferon alpha-2b. If the patients have at least a partial response after six months, they may co...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • "High-Risk" Plexiform Neurofibromas associated with a diagnosis of NF1
  • 2-30 years old (minimum bodyweight of 10 kilograms)
  • Adequate renal function

Exclusion

  • Previously untreated active optic glioma
  • History of any previous allergy to study medications
  • History of ischemic vascular disease
  • Pregnancy / Breast feeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

9 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00846430

Start Date

October 1 2008

End Date

May 1 2017

Last Update

August 30 2023

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Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49503