Cobimetinib in Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), and Other Histiocytic Disorders
A Phase 2 Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Cobimetinib in Refractory Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, LCH-Associated Neurodegenerative Disease, and Other Histiocytic Disorders.
Carl Allen
90 participants
Apr 19, 2021
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a research study of a drug called cobimetinib in children and adults diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), and other histiocytic disorders that has returned or does not respond to treatment. Cobimetinib blocks activation of a protein called Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) that is part of incorrect growth signals in histiocytosis cells. Four different groups of patients will be enrolled.
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Interventions
Cobimetinib will be administered at a maximal dose of 60 mg daily for patients \<18 years old and a flat dose of 40 mg daily for patients ≥18 years for 21 days on, then 7 days off, in a 28-day treatment cycle for a total of 12 cycles (approximately 12 months).
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NCT04079179