A Phase 2 interventional study of Mirdametinib in LGCMN, Large and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevi and NF1, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI). Not yet recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 3 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-23.
Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
Background:
Large and giant congenital melanocytic nevi (LGCMN) are dark birthmarks (moles). They can grow to 8 inches or more across. People with LGCMN have an increased risk of getting skin cancer or problems with the nervous system. Researchers want to find out if a drug approved for a different use (mirdametinib) can shrink the size of LGCMN.
Objective:
To test mirdametinib in people with LGCMN.
Eligibility:
People aged 3 to 40 years with LGCMN.
Design:
Participants will be screened. Their LGCMN sites will be measured and photographed. They will have blood tests, an eye exam, and tests of their heart function. They will also have:
Mirdametinib will be either pills or capsules that are taken by mouth. Participants will take the drug in 4-week cycles. They will take the pills 2 times a day for 3 weeks with 1 week off.
Participants may continue taking the drug for 2 years. They will have clinic visits 12 times while taking the drug. Imaging scans and other tests will be repeated.
Participants will continue to have checkups every 6 months for 3 more years.
Background:
Objective:
-To determine whether treatment with mirdametinib results in objective decreases in the largest diameter of LGCMN.
Eligibility:
-Individuals >=3 years and \<=40 years with LGCMN who have adequate organ function and performance status.
Design:
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at least one nevus with a projected adult diameter > 20 cm (participants \< 18 years old).
Note: Participants who have had prior surgical treatment of their LGCMN, but the remaining nevus has a diameter > 20 cm, are eligible for enrollment.
Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below:
Adults (>= 18 years old): BP \<= 130 systolic and \<= 80 diastolic
Children (\< 18 years old): BP \<= the 95th percentile for age, height, and sex
Adequate blood pressure can be achieved using medication for the treatment of hypertension.
--Serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK) \<= 2.5 X institutional ULN
Note: WOCBP defined as:
does not meet the definition of female participant who cannot get pregnant as follows:
Men (biologically male sex) must agree to use an effective method of contraception (barrier, surgical sterilization, abstinence) while taking mirdametinib and until 3 months after administration of the last dose of mirdametinib. A participant may request a female partner to use an effective form of contraception to fulfill this requirement. Men must not freeze or donate sperm within the same period.
-Ability of participant or parent/guardian to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
Ophthalmologic conditions:
Cardiac conditions:
Mirdametinib will be administered orally, twice daily on an intermittent dosing schedule (3 weeks on, 1 week off). The dosage will be 2-4 mg/m2/dose.
Drug: Mirdametinib
Mirdametinib dosage will be 2-4 mg/m2/dose orally twice daily.
Determine whether treatment with mirdametinib results in objective decreases in the largest diameter of LGCMN
Difference between the diameter (largest dimension) of the LGCMN recorded during the 24-cycle study period). The average difference, as well as the 95% confidence interval, the median, and the interquartile range, will be reported. The difference will be tested for statistical significance using a paired t-test; with adjustments for distribution, if needed.
Time frame: Pre-treatment and for up to 24 months on treatment.
Feasibility of evaluating LGCMN thickness by MRI
The percent of participants with measurable LGCMN thickness (\>1 cm) on MRI will be reported as a summary statistic.
Time frame: Pre-treatment and for up to 24 months on treatment.
Determine whether mirdametinib treatment reduces the number of satellite nevi (nevi in addition to the largest target nevus) when they are present
Participants with satellite nevi, in addition to the sentinel LGCMN required for study enrollment, will undergo standardized counting of the satellite nevi. The percentage of participants with satellite nevi at baseline will be reported as a summary statistic. For participants with satellite nevi at baseline, the average and 95% confidence interval of the number of satellite nevi at baseline and at the end of treatment, as well as the median and interquartile range, will be reported.
Time frame: Pre-treatment and for up to 24 months on treatment.
Evaluate the safety of mirdametinib in participants with LGCMN
Toxicity tables will be constructed to summarize the observed incidence by type of toxicity and grade per CTCAE.
Time frame: Pre-treatment and for up to 24 months on treatment, including post-safety follow-up.
Determine whether mirdametinib treatment results in improvement of itching QOL measures in participants with LGCMN
The average scores as well as the 95% confidence interval will be reported.
Time frame: Pre-treatment and for up to 24 months on treatment/end of treatment.
Evaluate the feasibility of evaluating pERK as a pharmacodynamic marker for mirdametinib response in serial biopsies of LGCMN
The reported endpoints will be the percentage of participants undergoing at least 2 biopsies and the percentage of biopsies for which pERK was able to be determined via Luminex assay. These will be reported as endpoint/summary statistics.
Time frame: Pre-treatment, cycles 2 and 13 on treatment, and end of treatment.
Determine whether cutaneous or extracutaneous melanoma occurs in participants with LGCMN while on or after mirdametinib treatment
The reported endpoint will be the incidence of melanoma for participants on this study. This will be accomplished by calculating the proportion of participants enrolled who are diagnosed with melanoma over the course of the study. Results will be provided on a descriptive basis.
Time frame: Pre-treatment and for up to 24 months on treatment, including through up to 5 years of post-treatment follow-up.
Plan to share: Yes — This study will comply with the NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, which applies to all new and ongoing NIH-funded research in the IRP, as of January 25, 2023, that is associated with a ZIA, with a clinical protocol that undergoes scientific review and/or will involve genomic data sharing.
Supporting information: Study protocol, Statistical analysis plan, Informed consent form
Time frame: Data will be made available as soon as possible or at the time of associated publication. Data not published in a manuscript will be shared via public source once the data set completes QC.
Access criteria: Clinical data will be made available upon request and with the permission of the study PI. Genomic data are made available via dbGAP through requests to the data custodians. The scientific data will be findable by key words or MeSH terms used during publication of manuscripts.
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