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Observational Study of the Real-world Effectiveness and Safety of Selumetinib Treating Adult Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Who Have Symptomatic, Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN)

An observational study in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), sponsored by AstraZeneca. Recruiting at 26 sites in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-22.

Sponsored by AstraZeneca · Observational

Updated Oct 22, 2026Newly registeredGo to Updates ↓
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
800
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a prospective, multicentre, observational registry study with primary data collection designed to evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of selumetinib in adult patients with NF1 who have symptomatic, inoperable PN. A total of approximately 800 participants who initiate selumetinib treatment will be enrolled across about 45 investigational sites in China. Sites will be selected based on their diagnostic and treatment expertise in NF1-PN, research capability and sufficient patient pool. Patients who are eligible and willing to participate will be enrolled into the study.

The study includes an approximately 25-month enrolment period and a 96-week observation period. Patients will be followed up until the end of the 96-weeks observation period after first dose of selumetinib, or patient death, lost to follow-up, withdrawal of consent, whichever occurs first. Patients will be followed within 96 weeks period (starting after first dose received) in the study even if selumetinib is discontinued. The study will end until the last participant has the opportunity to complete 96 weeks' assessment.

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Conditions studied

  • Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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In context

Neurofibromatosis 1

221 studies on the registry are indexed under Neurofibromatosis 1; 44 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 800 is above the median of 114 across 68 observational studies indexed under Neurofibromatosis 1.

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Lead sponsor

AstraZeneca is the lead sponsor of 3,492 studies on the registry; 266 are open to participants now.

Of its 368 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 176 (48%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

The target population of interest in this study is adult patients (≥18 years of age) with NF1 who have symptomatic, inoperable PN and intend to use selumetinib after enrolment. 800 patients with selumetinib treatment will be enrolled in the study.

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Inclusion criteria

  1. Willing and able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
  2. Participants must be ≥ 18 years at the time of screening.
  3. All participants must have a diagnosis of NF1 with symptomatic, inoperable PN where:

    a)Participants must have PN and at least one other diagnostic criterion for NF1 [18]: (i)Six or more café-au-lait spots (> 5 mm in greatest diameter in pre-pubertal participants or > 15 mm in greatest diameter in post-pubertal participants) (ii)Freckling in the axillary or inguinal region

    • At least one of the two pigmentary findings (cafe-au-lait macules or freckling) should be bilateral (iii)Two or more iris Lisch nodules identified by slit lamp examination or 2 or more choroidal abnormalities-defined as bright, patchy nodules imaged by optical coherence tomography/near-infrared reflectance imaging (iv)Optic pathway glioma (v)A distinctive osseous lesion such as sphenoid dysplasia, anterolateral bowing of the tibia, or pseudoarthrosis of a long bone
    • Sphenoid wing dysplasia is not a separate criterion in case of an ipsilateral orbital PN.

    (vi)A NF1 heterozygous pathogenic variant with a variant allele fraction of 50% in apparently normal tissue such as white blood cells (vii)A parent with NF1 by the above criteria b)Target PN [15] is defined as a PN that is measurable (i.e. a PN of at least 3cm measured in one dimension, which can be seen on at least 3 imaging slices, and has a reasonably well-defined contour), symptomatic, and considered inoperable. Regular MRI/ Contrast-enhanced MRI/DCE-MRI/WB-MRI analysis might be performed on the target PN for volumetric analysis. If multiple PNs are present, the investigator will select the PN that is most clinically relevant (e.g., causing the predominant symptom) as the target PN.

    c)Inoperable is defined as a PN that cannot be completely surgically removed without a risk of substantial morbidity (including significant bleeding or damage to nerves and/or surrounding vital structures) due to encasement of, or close proximity to, vital structures, invasiveness, or high vascularity of the PN; or unacceptable risk from the general anesthetic as assessed by the investigator.

    d)Symptomatic is defined as clinically significant symptoms caused by the PN, as judged by the investigator; symptoms may include, but are not limited to, pain, motor dysfunction, and disfigurement.

  4. Have a documented treatment plan or prescription for selumetinib in the medical records as assessed by the investigator, indicating the decision to initiate selumetinib treatment.
  5. The first dose of selumetinib is administered within 28 days after ICF.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Participants with any evidence of a life-threatening illness, medical condition, or organ system dysfunction which, in the investigator's opinion, makes it undesirable for the participants to participate in the study.
  2. Participants with a confirmed or suspected malignant glioma or MPNST, or with a prior malignancy or other cancer requiring treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
  3. Inability to undergo MRI and/or contraindication for MRI examinations.
  4. Have had prior treatment with a MEKi, Ras or Raf inhibitor.
  5. Currently enrolled in any interventional clinical trial at the time of enrolment or initiation of selumetinib.
  6. Involvement in the planning and/or conduct of the study (applies to both AstraZeneca staff and/or staff at the study site).
  7. Judgment by the investigator that the participant will not be able to adequately understand or consistently complete ePRO instruments.
  8. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  9. Male participants or female participants of childbearing potential who have childbearing plans (currently or within the next 3 months).
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
800 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. ORR of PN by REiNS criteria.

    To describe the objective response rate (ORR) of PN as assessed by the Response Evaluation in Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (REiNS) criteria

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  2. QoL change from baseline by INF1-QoL(IMPACT OF NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1 ON QUALITY-OF-LIFE) questionnaire.

    To assess the change from baseline in quality of life (QoL) using the impact of neurofibromatosis 1 on quality-of-life questionnaire (INF1-QoL) questionnaire. The QoL score ranges from 0 to 42. Higher scores indicate worse quality of life. Therefore, a greater decrease from baseline in the QoL score represents an improvement in quality of life and a better outcome.

    Time frame: 96 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. The median best tumour volume change of PN from baseline

    To assess the median best percentage change in PN tumour volume.

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  2. The change of the diameter of cNF from baseline.

    To assess the change in the diameter of cutaneous neurofibromas (cNF).

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  3. AE/ADRs/SAE.

    To characterize the safety profile of selumetinib by assessing AEs, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and serious adverse events (SAEs).

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  4. Percentage of patients with prior PN surgeries

    Percentage of Chinese adult NF1-PN patients who underwent PN surgery prior to initiation of selumetinib treatment. Unit of Measure: Participants (%)

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  5. Number of prior PN surgeries

    Number of PN surgeries undergone by patients before initiation of selumetinib treatment. Unit of Measure: Number

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  6. Percentage of patients undergoing PN surgery during selumetinib treatment

    Percentage of Chinese adult NF1-PN patients who underwent PN surgery while receiving selumetinib treatment. Unit of Measure: Participants (%)

    Time frame: 96 weeks

  7. Interval between PN surgery and initiation of selumetinib treatment

    Time interval between PN surgery and initiation of selumetinib treatment. Unit of Measure: Days.

    Time frame: 96 weeks

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Study locations

1 of 26 sites recruiting
  • Research site
    Beijing, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Changchun, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Changsha, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Chengdu, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Chongqing, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Fuzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Guangzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Guiyang, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Hangzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Hefei, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Jinan, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Kunming, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Lanzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Nanchang, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Nanjing, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Nanning, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Shanghai, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Shenyang, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Shenzhen, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Shijiazhuang, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Suzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Ürümqi, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Wuhan, China
    Recruiting
  • Research site
    Wuhan, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Xi'an, China
    Not yet recruiting
  • Research site
    Zhengzhou, China
    Not yet recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal Vivli.org. All requests will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure. Yes, indicates that AZ are accepting requests for IPD, but this does not mean all requests will be shared.

Time frame: AstraZeneca will meet or exceed data availability as per the commitments made to the EFPIA PhRMA Data Sharing Principles. For details of our timelines, please rerefer to our disclosure commitment at https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.

Access criteria: When a request has been approved AstraZeneca will provide access to the anonymized individual patient-level data via secure research environment Vivli.org. Signed Data Usage Agreement (non-negotiable contract for data accessors) must be in place before accessing requested information.

Data sharing details ↗ · vivli.org

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Timeline

1 registry update since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Started Sep 2026 (actual). Primary completion is estimated for Dec 2030, 51 months after the start.

Of 32 observational studies under Neurofibromatosis 1, half reached primary completion within 130 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 42. This study's planned 51 months is below that.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Oct 2, 2026
First posted
Oct 22, 2026
StartActual
Sep 28, 2026
Primary completionEst.
Dec 31, 2030
CompletionEst.
Dec 31, 2030
Last update
Oct 22, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
Registered
First appeared on the registry. No changes since
Oct 22, 2026
Show all 1 update
  1. Oct 22, 2026
    First appeared on the registry

From the registry record's own update history. This site started tracking changes on Sep 25, 2026; for anything earlier, see the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07888517
Lead sponsor
AstraZeneca
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 22, 2026
Start date
Sep 28, 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2030 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 31, 2030 (estimated)
Last update
Oct 22, 2026

Study contacts

AstraZeneca Clinical Study Information Center
Contact
information.center@astrazeneca.com
1-877-240-9479
Zhichao Wang
principal investigator · Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Pinan Liu
principal investigator · Beijing Tiantan Hospital
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