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A trial of selumetinib for plexiform neurofibromas (KOMET)

Overview

Cancer types:

Neurofibroma

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

This trial is looking at how well selumetinib might work for plexiform neurofibromas.

Plexiform neurofibromas are not cancer but are a growth on the nerves.

This trial is open to people with type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas that are causing symptoms. And you can’t have surgery to remove them.

Recruitment start: 19 November 2021

Recruitment end: 21 April 2023

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Angela Swampillai

Supported by

AstraZeneca

Last reviewed: 21 May 2023

CRUK internal database number: 18241

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