An Intermediate Expanded Use Trial of DFMO
Launched by GISELLE SHOLLER · Jun 26, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of July 08, 2025
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Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age: 0-30 years at the time of initial diagnosis.
- • Diagnosis: Histologic verification at either the time of original diagnosis or a previous relapse of High Risk neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma, atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor, embryonal tumor with abundant neuropil and true rosettes, ependymoblastoma, medulloepithelioma and other rare pediatric MYC, ODC or LIN28/Let7 driven tumors (each type will form a new subset).
- * Disease Status: Subjects must be in one of the following disease categories:
- • 1. High risk neuroblastoma patients that have completed standard of care upfront therapy and are not eligible for NMTRC014.
- • 2. Medulloblastoma patients who have completed standard of care therapies.
- • 3. Relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma patients who have completed standard of care therapies.
- • 4. Rare tumors with increased LIN28 expression or MYCN amplification or up regulation of ornithine decarboxylase who have completed standard of care therapies.
- • Subjects are not eligible to enroll on DFMO studies NMTRC002, NMTRC003, NMTRC010, or NMTRC014.
- • A negative serum or urine pregnancy test is required for female subjects of child bearing potential (onset of menses or ≥13 years of age).
- • Both male and female post-pubertal study subjects need to agree to use one of the more effective birth control methods during treatment and for six months after treatment is stopped. These methods include total abstinence (no sex), oral contraceptives ("the pill"), an intrauterine device (IUD), levonorgestrol implants (Norplant), or medroxyprogesterone acetate injections (Depo-provera shots). If one of these cannot be used, contraceptive foam with a condom is recommended.
- • Informed Consent: All subjects and/or legal guardians must sign informed written consent. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained according to institutional guidelines
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • BSA (m2) of \<0.25
- • Investigational Drugs: Subjects who are currently receiving another investigational drug are excluded from participation.
About Giselle Sholler
Giselle Sholler is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor renowned for her commitment to advancing innovative therapies in oncology, particularly for pediatric and rare cancers. With a robust background in clinical research and a passion for improving patient outcomes, she leads initiatives that emphasize collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy groups. Under her guidance, clinical trials are designed with a patient-centric approach, ensuring rigorous adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance. Giselle's leadership is characterized by a relentless pursuit of scientific excellence and a deep empathy for the communities she serves, driving forward the mission to bring novel treatments from the lab to the clinic.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Giselle Sholler, MD
Study Chair
Beat Childhood Cancer
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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