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Kinase Inhibitor

Dabrafenib + Trametinib for Brain Tumors

Phase 4
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Participation in a Novartis sponsored study such as CTMT212X2101, CDRB436G2201, CDRB436A2102, regardless of current age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline up to approximately 7 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is continuing to assess the long-term effects of the drugs dabrafenib and trametinib in children.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pediatric patients with various brain tumors who are already participating in Novartis-sponsored studies and receiving dabrafenib/trametinib. They must have shown compliance, be likely to benefit from continued treatment, and not have severe unresolved toxicities related to the drugs. Those previously on chemotherapy can join after switching to the experimental arm.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is a long-term follow-up focusing on children treated with dabrafenib and/or trametinib for brain tumors. It aims to assess the ongoing effects of these medications over an extended period after initial trials.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, common ones associated with dabrafenib/trametinib include fever, fatigue, skin rash, nausea, headache, joint pain and increased risk of infections. Severe toxicities may lead to discontinuation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have participated in a Novartis study like CTMT212X2101.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline up to approximately 7 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline up to approximately 7 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of participants with Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Secondary outcome measures
Clinical Benefit (measured by CT/MRI)
Percentage of participants with cardiac function (measured by ECG) changes over time
Percentage of participants with height (measured by cm or in) changes over time
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Side effects data

From 2016 Phase 2 trial • 12 Patients • NCT01928940
67%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
67%
Pyrexia
67%
Oedema peripheral
50%
Neutropenia
50%
Stomatitis
33%
Arthralgia
33%
Nasopharyngitis
33%
Headache
33%
Hypophosphataemia
33%
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
33%
Constipation
33%
Anaemia
17%
Platelet count decreased
17%
Mitral valve incompetence
17%
Leukopenia
17%
Blood glucose increased
17%
Deafness neurosensory
17%
Blood phosphorus decreased
17%
Blood albumin decreased
17%
Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
17%
Blood pressure increased
17%
Ejection fraction decreased
17%
Glucose urine present
17%
White blood cell count decreased
17%
Nausea
17%
Vomiting
17%
Myalgia
17%
Pain in extremity
17%
Erythema
17%
Pneumonia bacterial
17%
Neuropathy peripheral
17%
Cough
17%
Thermal burn
17%
Diarrhoea
17%
Erythema nodosum
17%
Chills
17%
Retinal vascular disorder
17%
Bronchitis
17%
Retinal detachment
17%
Gingival bleeding
17%
Rhinitis allergic
17%
Dermatitis acneiform
17%
Lip dry
17%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
17%
Mechanical urticaria
17%
Skin fissures
17%
Malaise
17%
Uveitis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Phase II: GSK2118436 150 mg + GSK1120212 2 mg
Phase I: GSK2118436 150 mg + GSK1120212 2 mg

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Dabrafenib and/or trametinibExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients in this study may receive one of the following treatments received in the parent study which are: Patients who received monotherapy of either of dabrafenib or trametinib Patients who received combination of dabrafenib and trametinib Patients who discontinued treatment on parent study are still offered to participate in long-term follow-up
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
dabrafenib
2016
Completed Phase 2
~60
trametinib
2012
Completed Phase 2
~200

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Novartis PharmaceuticalsLead Sponsor
2,857 Previous Clinical Trials
4,197,551 Total Patients Enrolled
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652 Patients Enrolled for Astrocytoma

Media Library

Dabrafenib (Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03975829 — Phase 4
Astrocytoma Research Study Groups: Dabrafenib and/or trametinib
Astrocytoma Clinical Trial 2023: Dabrafenib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03975829 — Phase 4
Dabrafenib (Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03975829 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there still availability for patients to join this clinical trial?

"That is correct. According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this research project was initially published on November 4th 2019 and has been recently updated as of September 30th 2022. The trial requires 250 participants spread across 10 independent sites for enrolment."

Answered by AI

Are there prior experiments that have included dabrafenib as a factor?

"At present, 95 different clinical trials are assessing the efficacy of dabrafenib. Of those active studies, 6 have advanced to Phase 3. Though Honolulu is hosting a considerable number of these investigations, there are 5805 other sites across the world participating in this research."

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Has dabrafenib been officially sanctioned by the FDA?

"There is an abundance of data that attest to the safety of dabrafenib, so it has been rated a 3 on our scale. This treatment is currently approved for use in medical settings."

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How many individuals have enrolled in this clinical experiment?

"This clinical trial necessitates the recruitment of 250 qualified participants. There are two primary enrolment sites, Children's National Hospital CQTI571A2306 in Washington D.C., and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio."

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How many geographical sites are participating in the trial?

"At present, 10 sites situated in Washington, Cincinnati, Phoenix and other cities are enrolling participants for the trial. To reduce travel burdens associated with enrollment, it is wise to select a situate close by."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
New York
What site did they apply to?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
~80 spots leftby May 2026