Status:

TERMINATED

PTC299 for Treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 2

Lead Sponsor:

PTC Therapeutics

Collaborating Sponsors:

United States Department of Defense

Conditions:

Neurofibromatosis 2

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) is important for tumor growth in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2). It is known that tumors make a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) a...

Detailed Description

The study will be conducted in 2 stages. In Stage 1 of the study, 11 patients will receive daily treatment with PTC299 administered at 100 mg/dose twice per day for up to 1 year or until tumor progres...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Diagnosis of NF2
  • Presence of vestibular schwannomas
  • Evidence of progressive increase in vestibular schwannoma size or worsening hearing loss due to vestibular schwannoma
  • Adequate functional status (Karnofsky Performance Score ≥60)
  • Adequate bone marrow, liver, kidney function
  • If sexually active, willingness to use effective barrier or medical contraception
  • For women of childbearing potential, no pregnancy or breast-feeding
  • Discontinuation of other therapies (except corticosteroids) for the treatment of NF2 and resolution of any acute toxic effects of prior therapies
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, drug administration plan, laboratory tests, other study procedures, and study restrictions
  • Willingness to provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Uncontrolled hypertension, major bleeding, HIV infection, or recent acute cardiovascular event
  • Prior exposure to another anti-angiogenic therapy (eg, bevacizumab, sunitinib)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 31 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 31 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

11 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00911248

Start Date

July 31 2009

End Date

March 31 2012

Last Update

April 12 2019

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114