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Nirogacestat in Premenopausal Females With Desmoid Tumor/Aggressive Fibromatosis (DT/AF)

This study is for adult women, aged 18 to 40, who still have their period and have desmoid tumours that are growing. Desmoid tumours are rare, non-spreading growths that can still cause problems. The study is investigating a tablet called nirogacestat, which is already approved in the USA for this condition and works by slowing tumour growth. Researchers want to see how nirogacestat affects the ovaries, how well it treats the tumour, and if it causes any side effects. This study aims to help us better understand the safety and effectiveness of nirogacestat for women with desmoid tumours. It's important to remember that this medicine is approved in the USA, but may not be in the UK, and this study seeks to gather more information.

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Stato
Reclutamento
Fase
FASE4
Sponsor
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Obiettivo di iscrizione
50
Inizio
17 Sep 2025
Completamento stimato
26 Feb 2031

Di cosa tratta questo studio?

Desmoid tumours, sometimes called aggressive fibromatosis, are rare growths that develop in soft tissues like muscles and ligaments. While they are not cancerous in the way that they spread to other parts of the body, they can grow into surrounding tissues and cause a lot of pain and problems. These tumours can be quite serious for some people, even though they are considered 'benign' because they don't spread.

This study is looking at a new medicine called nirogacestat. This medicine is a tablet that you take by mouth, and it works by slowing down or stopping the growth of tumour cells. It has already been approved in the USA for adults with desmoid tumours that are getting worse and need treatment, but we need more information, especially for women in the UK.

The main aim of this study is to understand how nirogacestat might affect the ovaries of women who haven't yet reached menopause. Researchers also want to see how well it works to shrink or stop the growth of desmoid tumours, and to monitor any side effects people might experience. By taking part, you would be helping doctors learn more about this treatment and improve care for others with desmoid tumours in the future.

Punti chiave

  • The study is for premenopausal women (18-40) with growing desmoid tumours.
  • It tests nirogacestat tablets to see how they affect ovaries and tumour growth.
  • Nirogacestat is already approved in the USA for this condition.
  • Participation involves regular clinic visits, tests, and taking the study medicine.
  • You can withdraw from the study at any time without affecting your normal care.
  • This study helps doctors learn more about desmoid tumour treatment.

Chi può essere idoneo?

To join this study, you need to be a woman between 18 and 40 years old who still has regular periods. You must have a desmoid tumour that has been confirmed by a doctor and is causing symptoms or growing. You also need to be generally well enough to take part in a study, as assessed by a doctor.

There are certain reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you have severe heart problems, certain recent serious health events like a heart attack or stroke, or other types of cancer within the last five years (unless it was a very common skin cancer or similar that has been fully treated). You also can't take part if you have problems absorbing medicines from your gut or if your liver isn't working properly.

To ensure your safety, you'll need to use effective non-hormonal contraception during the study and for a period afterwards. You also cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding. These rules help make sure the study gathers accurate information and that you are as safe as possible.

Questo studio potrebbe fare al caso tuo?

Rispondi a queste domande rapide per vedere se potresti essere idoneo. Questo è solo una guida — il team di ricerca prende la decisione finale.

  1. Am I a woman aged between 18 and 40?
  2. Do I still have regular periods (not gone through menopause)?
  3. Have I been diagnosed with a desmoid tumour that is causing problems or growing?
  4. Am I willing to use effective non-hormonal contraception during the study?
  5. Do I have any serious heart conditions or other cancers in the past 5 years (excluding common treated skin cancers)?
  6. Do I have any problems absorbing medicines or severe liver issues?
Rispondi a ogni domanda per vedere il tuo risultato.

Cosa comporta la partecipazione?

If you decide to take part in this study, you would be taking the study medicine, nirogacestat, as a tablet by mouth. The study involves a series of visits to the clinic over time. At these visits, doctors and nurses will carry out various checks, including blood tests, physical examinations, and scans to monitor your desmoid tumour and your overall health. They will pay close attention to your ovarian function to see how the medicine might be affecting your periods and hormone levels. You'll also be asked to report any side effects you experience.

The total duration of your participation in the study, including follow-up, will be decided by the researchers. It's important to remember that throughout the study, you'll have regular contact with the study team who will support you and answer any questions. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

Rischi e benefici potenziali

Taking part in this study might offer a potential benefit by providing you with a treatment for your desmoid tumour that could slow its growth or reduce its size. However, it's possible that the treatment may not work for everyone, or it might not work as well as expected. All medicines, including nirogacestat, come with potential risks and side effects. Some common side effects in other studies of nirogacestat have included diarrhoea, feeling sick, and tiredness. Because this study is specifically looking at how the medicine affects ovaries, there's a risk of changes to your menstrual cycle or ovarian health. The study team will explain all known and potential side effects in detail before you decide to join. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or affecting your ongoing medical care.

Locations (23)

  • Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (CUSL)
    Codice postale verificato
    Bruxelles, Belgio· Reclutamento
  • Universitaetsmedizin Mannheim
    Codice postale verificato
    Mannheim, Germania· Reclutamento
  • IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" - IRST S.r.l.
    Codice postale verificato
    Meldola, Italy· Reclutamento
  • La Fondazione e l'Istituto di Candiolo
    Codice postale verificato
    Candiolo, Italy· Reclutamento
  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna - Policlinico di Sant Orsola
    Codice postale verificato
    Bologna, Italy· Reclutamento
  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli di Bologna
    Codice postale verificato
    Bologna, Italy· Reclutamento
  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori Milano
    Codice postale verificato
    Milano, Italia· Reclutamento
  • Istituto Nazionale Tumori I.R.C.C.S- Fondazione G. Pascale
    Codice postale verificato
    Naples, Italy· Reclutamento
  • Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
    Codice postale verificato
    Roma, Italy· Reclutamento
  • Nederlands Kanker Instituut - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis (NKI-AVL)
    Codice postale verificato
    Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi· Reclutamento
  • Academisch Ziekenhuis Leiden
    Codice postale verificato
    Leida, Paesi Bassi· Reclutamento
  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
    Codice postale verificato
    Barcellona, Spagna· Reclutamento

Domande comuni

What is a desmoid tumour?

A desmoid tumour is a rare growth that doesn't spread like cancer but can grow into surrounding tissues and cause problems.

What is nirogacestat?

Nirogacestat is a tablet medicine that aims to slow down or stop the growth of desmoid tumour cells.

Why is this study focusing on women's ovaries?

The study wants to understand if nirogacestat affects the ovaries and periods in women who haven't reached menopause yet.

Dovrò pagare per partecipare allo studio?

No, all treatments, tests, and care directly related to the study are provided free of charge.

Posso abbandonare lo studio se cambio idea?

Yes, you can leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your other medical care.

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