Tolerability of Device Based Therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas (NCT04730583) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Tolerability of Device Based Therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas
United States34 participantsStarted 2021-06-02
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the tolerability and effectiveness of three FDA-approved treatments in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Cutaneous Neurofibromas. These treatments are: a 1064nm laser, a 755nm laser, and a Kybella injection. Each patient will have a treatment and a control site.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult males and females ≥18 years of age
* Have a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1
* Patients must be seeking treatment for cutaneous Neurofibromas
* Patients must have ≥ 6 paired cutaneous Neurofibromas (3 to be treated and 3 untreated) that are visible and measure between 2-4mm in size.
* Able and willing to comply with all visit, treatment and evaluation schedules and requirements
* Able to understand and provide written informed consent
* Access to a Smart Phone to be able to take and upload photographs to an application
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are undergoing other treatment modalities or investigational agents for their cNF lesions
* Individuals who cannot give informed consent or adhere to study schedule
* Actively tanning during the course of the study
* Adverse reactions to compounds of any external agent (e.g., gels, lotions or anesthetic creams) required for use in the study, if no alternative to the said agent exists;
* Known allergy to injectable anesthetics or deoxycholic acid
* Any condition which, in the Investigator's opinion, would make it unsafe (for the participant or study personnel) to treat the participant as part of this research study;
* Pregnant females, due to possible discomfort with the procedure even though the procedure is localized and there is no new drug.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events [Safety and Tolerability]