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NCT04435665 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

NFX-179 Topical Gel Treatment in Adults With Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNF)

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by NFlection Therapeutics.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
48
Enrollment target

NCT04435665: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by NFlection Therapeutics.

NCT04435665 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by NFlection Therapeutics. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (64% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04435665, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by NFlection Therapeutics.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
48 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study will enroll and treat subjects with cutaneous neurofibromas with NFX-179, a topical study drug. Eligible subjects will receive treatment for 28 days and be observed by a study doctor for approximately 56 days. Subjects will be randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatment groups. 3 of the treatment groups will receive a specific dose NFX-179, and 1 group will receive placebo. The subject, study doctor, and NFlection Therapeutics will not know what treatment group each subject is assigned. Study participation requires at least 7 clinic visits, blood, urine, and tissue collection, images of the treated cutaneous neurofibromas, electrocardiograms, and information regarding the subject's medical and disease history.

Primary Outcome

Pharmacodynamic activity (biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs) of NFX-179 Gel as defined by suppression of phospho-ERK (p-ERK) levels in Target cNF Tumors in each NFX-179 Gel group compared with the Vehicle Gel group after 28 days of once-daily (QD) application will be measured at Week 4

Interventions

  • DRUG Vehicle Gel
  • DRUG NFX-179 Gel

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 48 participants
Start Date 2020-08-21
Est. Completion 2021-04-14
Phase Phase 2
NFlection Therapeutics

2 total trials

What the finished NCT04435665 record still lists

NCT04435665 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 48 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (64% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Vehicle Gel is the first listed.

NCT04435665 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04435665 about?

NCT04435665 is a clinical study titled "NFX-179 Topical Gel Treatment in Adults With Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and Cutaneous Neurofibromas (cNF)". This study will enroll and treat subjects with cutaneous neurofibromas with NFX-179, a topical study drug. Eligible subjects will receive treatment for 28 days and be observed by a study doctor for approximately 56 days. Subjects will be randomly assigned to 1 of 4 treatment groups. 3 of the treatme...

What is the current status of trial NCT04435665?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2020-08-21. Estimated completion is 2021-04-14.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04435665?

The interventions under investigation include: Vehicle Gel (DRUG), NFX-179 Gel (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04435665?

This trial is sponsored by NFlection Therapeutics, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04435665's enrollment target sits among peer trials

48 1265th of 2000 higher than 718 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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