Clinical trial Recruiting at 14 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 12 and up

Evaluating HLX-1502 for Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Official title: A Phase 2, Open-Label, Single Arm, Non-Controlled, Single-Stage Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effects of HLX-1502 in Patients With Plexiform Neurofibroma and Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Run by Healx Limited · NCT06541847 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new treatment called HLX-1502 to see if it can help adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 who have growing or painful tumors.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment25 (estimated)
SponsorHealx Limited
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Radiation
Locations14 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 13 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 10, 2025
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsJanuary 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT06541847 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 16 and older diagnosed with NF1 who have progressive or symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas.

Probably not a fit

Patients with stable or asymptomatic plexiform neurofibromas may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 2, open-label study assessing the safety and efficacy of HLX-1502 in patients aged 16 and older with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) who have progressive or symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas (PN). The trial will involve 20 participants and will focus on measuring the tolerability of the treatment and its effects on the target lesions using volumetric MRI analysis. Participants must have measurable disease and meet specific inclusion criteria related to the severity and progression of their condition.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve the management of symptoms and progression of neurofibromatosis type 1 in affected patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel for NF1, similar studies targeting other conditions with progressive tumors have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. All participants must have a diagnosis of NF1 based on the 2021 revised consensus criteria.
2. Participants must have PN(s) that are progressive OR are causing significant morbidity, such as (but not limited to) head and neck lesions that are compromising the airway or great vessels, brachial or lumbar plexus lesions that are causing nerve compression and loss of function, lesions causing significant disfigurement (e.g., orbital lesions), lesions of the extremity that cause limb hypertrophy or loss of function, and painful lesions. Participants with paraspinal PN will be eligible for this trial. Histologic confirmation of tumor is not necessary but should be considered if there are clinical or radiographic findings concerning for malignant transformation of a PN.
3. Measurable Disease: Participants must have measurable PN(s) amenable to volumetric MRI analysis. For the purpose of this study, the target lesion must be seen on at least 3 consecutive MRI slices and the field of view must contain the entire tumor of interest. Tumors must be at least 3 mL in volume (most PN 3 cm in longest diameter will meet this criteria). If the tumor is \< 3 cm in longest diameter, the participant may still be eligible. Central review of the MRI of the target PN is required prior to enrollment to ensure that the tumor is measurable and amenable to volumetric analysis.
4. Age: Participants must be ≥ 12 years of age at the time of study entry. Note: Although prior MEKi therapy is not a requirement, patients should be counseled on the availability of FDA-approved MEKi therapies prior to enrollment.
5. Weight ≥ 42 kg.
6. Performance Level: Participants must have a Lansky (12-15 years of age) or Karnofsky (16+ years of age) score ≥ 50%.
7. Organ Function Requirements: Adequate Bone Marrow Function, Adequate Renal Function, Adequate Liver Function, Normal pancreatic function: amylase and lipase levels ≤ 1.5 x ULN. Blood pressure within upper limit of normal as defined below based on the average of the 2nd and 3rd of a total of 3 consecutive measurements, 5 minutes apart. Antihypertensives are permissible to achieve blood pressure within ULN, however must be on stable antihypertensive regimen with no adjustments within 14 days of enrollment.
8. Sexually active women of childbearing potential and fertile male participants and their partners must agree to use effective methods of contraception e.g., hormonal oral contraception, injectables, intrauterine device, surgical sterilization including vasectomy, or hormonal implant with barrier methods (male condom, female condom, or diaphragm with spermicidal gel) during the course of the study and for 4 months after the last dose of study treatment. Barrier methods alone are insufficient. True sexual abstinence or evidence of surgical sterility (e.g. vasectomized partner, post-hysterectomy, menopause with last menstrual period \>=12 months prior to screening visit) are acceptable method of birth control. Persons of childbearing potential will be given a pregnancy test within 14 days prior to first dose of study treatment and must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test.
9. The participant is not planning to undergo surgery or other interventions/ treatments for the target lesion, except protocol specified therapy, for the duration of the study.
10. The participant or the participant's legal authorized representative is able to understand the informed consent form describing the risks of the study and voluntarily signs the informed consent document.
11. In the opinion of the investigator, the participant is willing and able to attend study visits, comply with the study procedures as specified in the protocol, and comply with the administration of the study drug.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Prior treatment with HLX-1502 for a PN.
2. The participant has used any of the following systemic medications/ therapies within the specified period prior to enrollment: MEK-inhibitors, other drugs in the TKI class, HLX-1502, Participants may have received treatment for a PN or other tumor/malignancy but must have fully recovered to baseline or CTCAE ≤ Grade 1 from acute toxicities from prior therapies except alopecia, Myelosuppressive chemotherapy, Hematopoietic growth factors, Biologic (anti-neoplastic agent), Investigational Drugs, Any other systemically administered anti-neoplastic agent and Radiation therapy.
3. Evidence of an NF1-related tumor such as optic pathway or other low-grade glioma, high-grade glioma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, or other cancer/tumor requiring treatment with chemotherapy, biologic therapy, surgery or radiation therapy.
4. Participants with high-grade glioma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, or other malignancy who received treatment in the last 12 months. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that have undergone potentially curative therapy. If the investigator has any clinical concerns for ANNUBP/Atypical Neurofibroma or MPNST, a biopsy sample must be taken prior to study confirming eligibility.
5. Dental braces or prosthesis that interfere with volumetric analysis of the neurofibroma(s).
6. Surgery: Any major surgery within 12 weeks before starting the Treatment Period or foreseen during participation in the trial, any minor surgeries within 1 month before first dose of study treatment and Participants must have complete wound healing from major surgery or minor surgery before the first dose of study treatment. Participants with clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior surgery are not eligible.
7. Cataracts noted on ophthalmologic exam.
8. Cardiovascular disorders.
9. Other clinically significant disorders that would preclude safe study participation, including active infection, a known history of HIV seropositivity or known immunodeficiency or Known history of Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
10. Participants who require treatment with a drug that is a substrate of CYP1A2, CYP2C8, UGT1A1, UGT1A3 with a narrow therapeutic index during protocol therapy.
11. Known severe sensitivity to HLX-1502 or any excipient of HLX-1502 or history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to HLX-1502.
12. Known severe sensitivity to FD\&C Yellow No. 5.
13. Participants receiving therapeutic anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonist.
14. Participants presently with iron deficiency and/or actively receiving iron replacement or requiring treatment with copper or zinc for any indication at study baseline.
15. Pregnant or breast-feeding women.
16. Unable or unwilling to swallow tablets.
17. Impairment of gastrointestinal function or gastrointestinal disease that may significantly alter ingestion and/or the absorption of HLX-1502.
18. Participants who have other medical, social or concurrent challenges that are likely to negatively impact their ability to meet all of the trial obligations and therefore may increase the risk of safe participation in the study.

Where it's running

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford University
    Palo Alto, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's National Hospital
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
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  • University of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Indiana University
    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • New York University Langone Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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