WithdrawnPhase 1/2

Sirolimus for Improving Social Abilities in People With PTEN Germline Mutations

Stopped: Investigator decided not to proceed with the trial.

United States0Started 2024-07

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to examine the safety and treatment effects of sirolimus for targeting social communication deficits in people with genetic disorders associated with PTEN germline mutations, which are often referred to as PTEN Harmartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS). The mechanism of sirolimus in the body has shown promise for helping to improve social communication skills in case reports of people with PHTS. Everolimus, a closely related compound, also showed benefits in social communication skills in a previous pilot trial in people with PHTS. This is a 6 month double-blind trial followed by at 6 month open label extension trial.

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria: All participants will meet the following selection criteria: * Male or female outpatients between 5.00 and 45.99 years of age * PHTS confirmed by genetic testing; * Fluent in English * at least moderate severity of social skill deficits based on a social responsiveness scale t score ≥ 60 * Stable psychotropic and anti-epileptic medications for at least 4 weeks with the exception of fluoxetine which should be stable for at least 8 weeks * Adequate Liver function (SGOT, SGPT, TBili, Alk Phos all\<3x normal); HCT\>27%; WBC \> 3.0, ANC \>1,500, and platelets \>100,000 * adequate renal function with a GFR ≥ 50 ml/min/m2 as determined by the Schwartz Formula for children and MDRD for adults (www.nkdep.nih.gov/professionals/gfr\_calculators/index) * Negative urine pregnancy test for females and no plans to become pregnant or conceive a child while participating in the study. The effects of mTOR inhibitors on the developing fetus at the doses used in this study are unknown. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception prior to study entry and for the duration of the study. Because of the possibility of drug interactions and the potential effect of female hormones on the growth of kidney angiomyolipomas and lymphangioleiomyomatosis, estrogen-containing oral contraceptives are not recommended in women enrolled in this study, so an effective non-estrogen or barrier method of contraception mu…

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.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in parent rated Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition Total Scores (SRS-2) total scores during treatment.

Timeframe: Month 1, Month 2, Month 3, Month 4, Month 5, Month 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06080165

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06

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