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Abemaciclib for Neurofibroma
Study Summary
This trial is testing a drug, abemaciclib, to see if it can help treat atypical neurofibromas, which are tumors that arise from nerves and can cause serious medical problems. The drug is taken orally, twice daily, in 28-day cycles.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 132 Patients • NCT02102490Trial Design
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- I can take care of myself but may not be able to do active work.I have interstitial lung disease.I have a neurofibroma or plexiform neurofibroma.My blood, liver, kidney, and heart are functioning well.I have a history of fainting due to heart issues, irregular heartbeats, or sudden cardiac arrest.I need medication that strongly affects liver enzymes.I have not received any treatment for my ANF before.I am 12 years old or older.I cannot swallow pills.I have been diagnosed with NF1 based on symptoms or a genetic test.You can't have an MRI or have a medical reason for not having an MRI according to the MRI guidelines.You must have at least one abnormal area in your body that measures at least 3 centimeters.Women who can have babies need to have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days before starting the medication abemaciclib.I do not have any unmanaged ongoing illnesses.I do not have a tumor related to NF1 that needs surgery or chemotherapy.I have severe nausea and vomiting that could interfere with taking medication.You have a severe allergy to abemaciclib or any of its ingredients.I am willing to not consume grapefruit or its juice during my treatment.I have a parent, sibling, or child with NF1.I do not have any active infections.I can understand and am willing to sign the consent form.I have been diagnosed with optic glioma.I have gone through puberty.I have freckles under my arms or in my groin area.
- Group 1: 1/ Phase I Dose Escalation
- Group 2: 2/ Phase II Objective Response Rate
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can join this experiment at the most?
"Yes, if you consult clinicaltrials.gov, you'll see that this research is still recruiting individuals to participate. The trial was first posted on 29 November 2021 and the most recent update was 1 November 2022. So far, 50 people have been enrolled at a single site."
What are the primary uses of abemaciclib in patient care?
"Abemaciclib is often used to treat patients with a high risk of cancer recurrence. Additionally, it has been shown to be effective against advanced hr+ her2- breast cancer, endocrine therapy, and other forms of breast cancer."
Are participants currently being sought for this research?
"This clinical trial is currently recruiting patients, as reported on clinicaltrials.gov. The study was originally posted on 11/29/2021 and was most recently updated on 11/1/2022."
Have their been other similar studies to this one before?
"Abemaciclib was first researched in 2009 by Eli Lilly and Company. One hundred and ninety-seven (97) live clinical trials are currently underway for Abemaciclib across 41 countries and 1276 cities."
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