Clinical Trial: RAD001 and Neurocognition in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PTEN)

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial of Everolimus in Children and Adolescents With PTEN Mutations (RAD001XUS257T)

Brief Summary: Phosphatase and TENsin homolog (PTEN) gene germline mutations are associated with a spectrum of clinical manifestations characterized by neurocognitive deficits, intellectual disability, autism symptomatology, skin lesions, macrocephaly, hamartomatous overgrowth of tissues, and an increased risk of cancers. Investigators are conducting research to evaluate the potential safety and efficacy of RAD001 (everolimus) in this patient population, and the potential neurocognitive benefits from treatment with RAD001 or placebo for a six month period. The investigators hope this trial will lead to a better understanding of PTEN and to new forms of treatment that may benefit children and adults with PTEN in the future.