AZD6244 Hydrogen Sulfate for Children With Nervous System Tumors (NCT01362803)
A Phase I/II Study of the Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase (MEK) 1 Inhibitor Selumetinib (AZD6244; Hydrogen Sulfate in Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas (PN)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Background: \- Plexiform neurofibromas are tumors that grow in and around nerves. The only way to treat them is with surgery. Some of these tumors cannot be completely removed. The tumors may be too large, too numerous, or in a bad location for surgery. An experimental drug called AZD6244 hydrogen sulfate may be able to prevent the tumors from growing, slow down their growth, or shrink them. This drug has been tested in adults with cancer and in children with some types of brain cancer. This study will test how well this drug works with these types of tumors. Objectives: \- To study the safety and effectiveness of AZD6244 hydrogen sulfate in children and young adults with plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be completely removed by surgery. Eligibility: \- Children and young adults between 12 and 18 years of age who have plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be completely removed by surgery. Design: * Patients will be screened with a physical exam, medical history, blood tests, and imaging studies. * They will take the study drug twice a day with 8 ounces of water, every day for 28-day cycles of treatment. During study visits, participants will have blood and urine tests and physical exams. They will also have imaging studies to examine the tumor sizes and locations. They will answer questions about their health. They may have other tests as needed. * Participants will continue to receive the study drug as long as they have no severe side effects and the disease is not getting worse.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's National Medical Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Age range: 2 Years to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Children's National Medical Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda, Maryland
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.