Topical Everolimus in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (NCT02860494) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 2/3
Topical Everolimus in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Stopped: Pharmaceutical and financial difficulties
France0Started 2020-12
Plain-language summary
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic multisystem disorder characterized by the development of hamartomas in several organs (e.g. brain, heart, kidney, liver, lung), and skin in more than 90% of cases. Facial angiofibromas (FA), present in about 80% of patients, are a stigmatizing hallmark of the disease. Everolimus could be a candidate for use as a topical formulation to treat FA. This adaptive seamless Phase II/III study primary objective is to determine the dose of topical everolimus for treatment of FA and evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical everolimus versus placebo in patients with angiofibromas.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Years – 2 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over the age of 2 years
* With definite or possible diagnosis of TSC
* With at least 3 FA, diagnosed by a dermatologist
* Patients (or parents or legal guardians) who have provided written informed consent prior to participation in the study
* Willing and able to comply with study requirements
* With negative blood pregnancy test at the screening visit and using effective contraceptive methods for women of childbearing potential, up to 12 weeks after treatment discontinuation
* Covered by national health insurance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Systemic treatment by sirolimus, everolimus, or any other immunosuppressive drug, during the previous 6 months
* Use of topical tacrolimus or sirolimus on the face, during the previous 6 months
* Destructive treatment (laser therapy, surgery, cryotherapy) of facial angiofibromas during the previous 6 months
* Concomitant use of topical treatments that could affect facial erythema (e.g. Brimonidine)
* Known internal organ involvement requiring systemic mTOR inhibitor in the next 6 months
* Immunosuppression (immunosuppressive disease or immunosuppressive treatment)
* Known chronic infectious disease Known hypersensitivity to mTOR inhibitor
* Neutropenia \< 1000/mm3
* Thrombopenia \< 75,000/mm3
* Chronic renal insufficiency (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate \< 60 mls/min)
* Chronic liver disease (SGOT or SGPT \> 3 times upper normal limit)
* Uncontrolled dyslipidaemia
* Uncontrolled diabetes
* Brest feeding o…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.