Clinical Research Directory

Cognitive Intervention for Children and Adolescents With NF1

Psychological interventions have been shown to be effective for managing cognitive and mental health challenges in different patient populations. The investigators are testing whether such a problem-solving skills program is effective and beneficial for children and teens with NF1 when implemented in a real-world setting. Unstuck and On Target! (UOT) is a comprehensive manualized intervention program that targets executive functioning (EF), self-determination, autonomy, quality of life, and mental health, as well as impact on parental stress. It has demonstrated effectiveness at improving EF in youth with autism. The investigators are assessing the effectiveness of the program in youth with NF1 and adapting the program for NF1, as needed, based on participant feedback.

Efficacy of Mirdametinib Alone or Combination With Radiotherapy for Germline and Sporadic NF1-Altered High-Grade Glioma

This is a phase 2, open label, parallel multi-arm study of mirdametinib in combination with radiation in participants with recurrent sporadic glioblastoma (GBM) harboring NF1 alterations (Cohort 1); participants with NF1 with a newly diagnosed GBM (Cohort 2); mirdametinib alone in other NF1-associated High-Grade Gliomas (Cohort 3).

MEK 1/2 Inhibitor Selumetinib (AZD6244 Hydrogen Sulfate) in Adults With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) and Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas

Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a disorder that can cause plexiform neurofibromas (PNs). These are tumors that grow along nerves. Some PNs cause serious health problems. PNs often can t be operated on because of their large size, location, or number. There are no effective treatments known for people with NF1 and PNs. Researchers want to test if the drug selumetinib (AZD6244 hydrogen sulfate) causes PNs to shrink or slows down their growth. Objectives: To test if selumetinib helps treat PNs. To test how the body handles selumetinib and how it affects peoples symptoms. Eligibility: People ages 18 and older with NF1, with an inoperable PN that causes morbidity or is growing Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history and physical exam Blood, urine, and heart tests Eye exam MRI: They lie in a machine that takes pictures of the body. PN biopsy: A small piece of the tumor is removed by a large needle. Questionnaires Participants will swallow selumetinib capsules every 12 hours for several 28-day cycles. The capsules are taken with a full glass of water on an empty stomach. Participants may have only water for 2 hours before and 1 hour after each dose. Participants will keep a drug diary. They will continue taking the drug as long as they tolerate it and their disease doesn t progress. Participants will have several visits throughout the study. These will include repeats of the screening tests. Participants will have a final visit after they stop taking selumetinib.

Early Phase Study Evaluating MEK and MDM2 Inhibition in Patients With NF1 and MPNST

This is a phase 0/1/2, multi-site study to evaluate the MEK inhibitor Selumetinib with the MDM2 Inhibitor APG-115 in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and pre-malignant and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors

Assessing the Efficacy of Repeat, Monthly Treatments of Alexandrite Laser for NF1-associated Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNFs)

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of multiple treatments of Alexandrite (755 nm) Laser in those with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNFs). The main questions it aims to answer are: Will performing up to 6 months of treatment sessions with alexandrite laser will result in tolerable local skin reactions and reduction in both individual cNF size by \>50% as well as improved cNF appearance in the treated field? If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare laser treatment with cooling to both laser treatment without cooling and an untreated control see if laser treatments are effective and if cooling makes treatment more tolerable. Participants will: * Receive up to 6 monthly laser treatments. * Complete surveys asking about pain during and after treatments. * Complete surveys asking about satisfaction with the treatments. * Undergo 2D photography and 3D imaging of treatment areas. * Optionally, receive biopsies of up to 6 treated lesions to investigate characteristics of tumors that respond well to treatment as well as non-respondent tumors.