Status:

COMPLETED

Preventative Skin Care for Children Undergoing Targeted CNS Tumor Therapy

Lead Sponsor:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Conditions:

Pediatric Cancer

CNS Tumor, Childhood

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-18 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This research study is examining a preventive skin care regimen for children diagnosed with a brain tumor and receiving anti-cancer therapy with a MEK, Pan-RAF, or BRAF inhibitor.

Detailed Description

This prospective, single-arm phase 2 clinical trial is looking at whether gentle skin care, sun protection and dilute bleach baths might decrease the chances or the severity of skin changes that occur...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with a brain tumor between ages 6 months old -18 years old and will undergo treatment with at least one of the following:
  • Targeted BRAF inhibitor therapy to treat the brain tumor
  • Targeted MEK inhibitor therapy to treat the brain tumor
  • Targeted pan-RAF inhibitor therapy to treat the brain tumor
  • Subjects may participate in other studies, including therapeutic trials.
  • Ability to comply with PSCR including sun protection, gentle skin care and every other day dilute bleach baths.
  • Ability to understand and/or the willingness of their parent or legally authorized representative to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with brain tumor at \> 18 years old
  • No data in medical records regarding treatment exposures
  • Treated with a BRAF, MEK or pan-RAF inhibitor in the last three months
  • Past or present allergic reaction to bleach
  • Past or present allergic reactions to sunscreen and/or creams, lotions, emollients to be utilized in this study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 15 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04479514

Start Date

October 1 2020

End Date

February 15 2025

Last Update

May 1 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215