A Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Topical Rapamycin Cream for Facial Angiofibroma Associated With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Overview

About this study

The purose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of two different strengths of Rapamycin cream, topical and placebo over 26 weeks in the treatment of facial angiofibroma (FA) associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female patients aged ≥ 6 years and ≤ 65 years on the day informed consent is obtained.
  • Patients diagnosed with TSC based on the clinical diagnostic criteria of International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Conference 2012 and presenting visible facial angiofibroma.
  • An FA severity score of 2 or 3 on the IGA scale.
  • Patients or their legal representatives capable of understanding the explanation of the clinical trial and who give written informed consent for participation.
  • Patients or their legal representatives able to maintain patient diaries following the instructions of the investigator or sub-investigator.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who cannot carry out the treatment plan or follow-up assessment.
  • Patients with serious skin lesions such as erosions or ulcers.
  • Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the study product.
  • Patients who have received rapamycin/sirolimus, everolimus, or temsirolimus within 3 months of enrolment.
  • Patients who received laser therapy or surgical therapy within 6 months prior to trial enrolment.
  • Patients who participated in any other clinical trial within 3 months prior to the day of enrolment.
  • Patients judged unsuitable for this clinical trial by the investigator or sub-investigator.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.
  • Sexually active females of childbearing potential not using adequate contraception and sexually active males not using adequate contraception.
  • Patients with immune dysfunction or receiving any form of immunosuppression.
  • Patients with severe FA, with a score of 4 on the IGA scale.
  • Patients with an FA severity score of less than 2 on the IGA scale.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Megha Tollefson, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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