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Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common solid, extracranial childhood tumor. It is an aggressive pediatric cancer that originates from neural crest tissues of the sympathetic nervous system.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for neuroblastoma has been reported in the published literature.
5 FDA-approved treatments are available for neuroblastoma, including NAXITAMAB (DANYELZA, approved 2020), CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, approved 2020), and DINUTUXIMAB (UNITUXIN, approved 2015). An additional 37 compounds hold orphan drug designation.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved |
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Estimated prevalence: 1-5 in 10,000 (Uncommon).
189 clinical trials registered, 96 recruiting. Interventions under study include drug therapy, biologic therapy, other interventions, and procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE4, 9 PHASE3, 51 PHASE2. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT06540963](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06540963) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
IWILFIN | EFLORNITHINE HYDROCHLORIDE | — | 2023 | Available |
DANYELZA | NAXITAMAB | — | 2020 | Available |
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE | CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE | — | 2020 | Available |
UNITUXIN | DINUTUXIMAB | — | 2015 | Available |
ADREVIEW | IOBENGUANE I-123 | — | 2008 | Available |
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for neuroblastoma. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
Brand Name | Generic Name | Sponsor | Designated | Exclusivity End | Designation Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
dicaprate | dicaprate | Aminex Therapeutics, Inc. | 2025 | — | Designated |
a genetically modified salmonella comprising of Diphtheria toxin A subunit | a genetically modified salmonella comprising of Diphtheria toxin A subunit | Shanghai Salvectors Biotechnology LTD. | 2025 | — | Designated |
PHOX2B PC-CAR T Cells | PHOX2B PC-CAR T Cells | Hula Therapeutics Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
silmitasertib | silmitasertib | Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
Opaganib | Opaganib | RedHill Biopharma Ltd. | 2024 | — | Designated |
humanized anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody | humanized anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody | Renaissance Pharma, Ltd. | 2024 | — | Designated |
bispecific anti-GD2/anti-B7-H3 monoclonal antibody | bispecific anti-GD2/anti-B7-H3 monoclonal antibody | Invenra Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
ribociclib | ribociclib | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2022 | — | Designated |
64-fluoro-36-methox-27-methyl-5-thia-4,8-diaza-2(4,6)-tieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-3(3,5)-pyridina-1(2,5)-thiophena-6(1,3)-benzeneacyclononaphan-7-one 5,5-dioxide | 64-fluoro-36-methox-27-methyl-5-thia-4,8-diaza-2(4,6)-tieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-3(3,5)-pyridina-1(2,5)-thiophena-6(1,3)-benzeneacyclononaphan-7-one 5,5-dioxide | AUM Biosciences | 2022 | — | Designated |
alrizomadlin | alrizomadlin | Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. | 2022 | — | Designated |
Rilpivirine oral suspension | Rilpivirine oral suspension | Aptorum International Limited | 2022 | — | Withdrawn |
Nivatrotamab | Nivatrotamab | Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. | 2020 | — | Designated |
2-(4-(4-((1-(107-(4-(guanidinomethyl)phenoxy)-(polyethyleneglycol36))-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy)-3,5-diiodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl)acetic acid | 2-(4-(4-((1-(107-(4-(guanidinomethyl)phenoxy)-(polyethyleneglycol36))-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methoxy)-3,5-diiodophenoxy)-3,5-diiodophenyl)acetic acid | NanoPharmaceuticals, LLC | 2020 | — | Designated |
[64Cu]Cu-[MeCOSar0-Tyr3]-octreotate | [64Cu]Cu-[MeCOSar0-Tyr3]-octreotate | Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2020 | — | Designated |
[67Cu]Cu-[MeCOSar0-Tyr3]-octreotate | [67Cu]Cu-[MeCOSar0-Tyr3]-octreotate | Clarity Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2020 | — | Designated |
Gallium-68 DOTANOC | Gallium-68 DOTANOC | Advanced Imaging Projects, LLC | 2020 | — | Designated |
(2R,4R)-1-(3-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-4-((3-fluoro-6-((5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-methylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 2- methylpropan-2-amine | (2R,4R)-1-(3-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)-4-((3-fluoro-6-((5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)amino)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)-2-methylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 2- methylpropan-2-amine | Eli Lilly and Company | 2020 | — | Designated |
18F-meta-fluorobenzylguanidine | 18F-meta-fluorobenzylguanidine | Innervate Radiopharmaceuticals, LLC | 2019 | — | Designated |
Temozolomide | Temozolomide | ORPHELIA Pharma | 2019 | — | Designated |
Rose bengal disodium | Rose bengal disodium | Provectus BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2018 | — | Designated |
[4-(4-{1-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2-{2-[2-(4-guanidinomethyl-phenoxy)-ethoxy]-ethoxy}-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-ethoxy}-ethoxy)-ethyl]-1H-[1,2,3]triazol-4-ylmethoxy}-3,5-diiodo-phenoxy)-3,5-diiodo-phenyl]-acetic acid | [4-(4-{1-[2-(2-{2-[2-(2-{2-[2-(4-guanidinomethyl-phenoxy)-ethoxy]-ethoxy}-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-ethoxy}-ethoxy)-ethyl]-1H-[1,2,3]triazol-4-ylmethoxy}-3,5-diiodo-phenoxy)-3,5-diiodo-phenyl]-acetic acid | NanoPharmaceuticals, LLC | 2018 | — | Designated |
18-(p-[131]-iodophenyl)octadecyl phosphocholine | 18-(p-[131]-iodophenyl)octadecyl phosphocholine | Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. | 2018 | — | Designated |
taurolidine | taurolidine | CorMedix, Inc. | 2018 | — | Designated |
16 base single stranded PNA oligonucleotide¿7 aminoacids peptide | 16 base single stranded PNA oligonucleotide¿7 aminoacids peptide | BIOGENERA SpA | 2017 | — | Designated |
3-(5-Fluoro-benzofuran-3-yl)-4-(5-methyl-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5 f]indol-7-yl)-pyrrole-2,5-dione | 3-(5-Fluoro-benzofuran-3-yl)-4-(5-methyl-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5 f]indol-7-yl)-pyrrole-2,5-dione | Actuate Therapeutics | 2017 | — | Designated |
131-I-8H9 monoclonal antibody | 131-I-8H9 monoclonal antibody | Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. | 2016 | — | Designated |
sodium 2-hydroxylinoleate | sodium 2-hydroxylinoleate | Ability Pharmaceuticals, SL | 2015 | — | Designated |
anisina | anisina | Novogen Ltd | 2015 | — | Designated |
entrectinib | entrectinib | Genentech, Inc. | 2014 | — | Withdrawn |
MV-NB-02, its bivalent ganglioside vaccine consisting of GD2-lactone and GD3-lactone each covalently conjugated to keyhole hemocyanin | MV-NB-02, its bivalent ganglioside vaccine consisting of GD2-lactone and GD3-lactone each covalently conjugated to keyhole hemocyanin | Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. | 2014 | — | Designated |
crizotinib | crizotinib | Pfizer, Inc. | 2012 | — | Designated |
dendritic hybrid cell vaccine | dendritic hybrid cell vaccine | Orbis Health Solutions, LLC | 2011 | — | Designated |
firtecan pegol | firtecan pegol | Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2011 | — | Designated |
perifosine | perifosine | Aeterna Zentaris GmbH | 2010 | — | Withdrawn |
monoclonal antibody 3F8 | monoclonal antibody 3F8 | United Therapeutics Corporation | 2008 | — | Designated |
Fenretinide | Fenretinide | USC-CHLA Institute for Pediatric Clinical Research | 2005 | — | Designated |
N-[2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)amino]-3-pyridinyl]-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide | N-[2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)amino]-3-pyridinyl]-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide | AbbVie, Inc. | 2004 | — | Withdrawn |
Temozolomide is referenced in active clinical trials for neuroblastoma (designated 2019).
FDA adverse event reports (FAERS) include all outcomes reported during treatment and do not establish causation. Report counts reflect all approved indications for each drug, not only this disease.
110 adverse event reports have been filed with the FDA for IOBENGUANE I-123 (across all indications). Most commonly reported: radioisotope scan abnormal, burning sensation, and dizziness.
Gene therapy approaches for neuroblastoma have been reported in the published literature.
189 trials found
Tipifarnib and Naxitamab for Relapsed/Refractory Neuroblastoma |
PHASE2 |
Giselle Sholler |
RECRUITING |
[NCT01005654](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01005654) | Prospective Comprehensive Molecular Analysis of Endocrine Neoplasms | — | National Cancer Institute (NCI) | RECRUITING |
[NCT07211737](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07211737) | NKG2D.Zeta-NK Cell Conditioning With C7R.GD2.CAR-T Cells for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Osteosarcoma or Neuroblastoma | PHASE1 | Baylor College of Medicine | RECRUITING |
[NCT06852807](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06852807) | 18F-mFBG PET Imaging in the Evaluation of Neuroblastoma | — | First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University | RECRUITING |
[NCT07318831](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07318831) | Phase II Study of Chidamide-Dinutuximab Beta-Irinotecan-Temozolomide for Refractory/Relapsed Neuroblastoma in Children | PHASE2 | Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital | RECRUITING |
451 publications have been identified in PubMed for neuroblastoma. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (43%), Review / Meta-Analysis (15%), and Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics (13%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Laboratory research | 192 | 43% |
Research summaries | 68 | 15% |
New treatment approaches | 60 | 13% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 42 | 9% |
Disease patterns and progression | 40 | 9% |
Clinical study results | 30 | 7% |
Patient case studies | 16 | 4% |
Other research | 3 | 1% |
Li S (2026). [PMID: 41644357](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41644357/). *PET clinics*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Cohn SL (2026). [PMID: 40854111](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40854111/). *J Natl Cancer Inst*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Nazam N (2026). [PMID: 41539997](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41539997/). *Cell death & disease*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Poverennaya I (2026). [PMID: 41803115](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41803115/). *Nat Commun*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Morgenstern DA (2026). [PMID: 41823176](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41823176/). *Pediatr Blood Cancer*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Chen C (2026). [PMID: 41485048](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41485048/). *Mol Ther*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Tran BD (2026). [PMID: 41707997](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41707997/). *J Biol Chem*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Wolf A (2026). [PMID: 40993020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40993020/). *Trends Mol Med*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Sbaffone M (2026). [PMID: 41752106](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41752106/). *Int J Mol Sci*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Ma Y (2026). [PMID: 41518614](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41518614/). *Cell Rep*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
AI-curated news mentioning neuroblastoma
Updated Sep 15, 2026
A new in vivo cascade cyclic amplification strategy has been developed to detect MYCN mRNA expression levels in neuroblastoma. This innovative approach could enhance the understanding of MYCN's role in the disease.
Researchers developed CoCoRV-nf, a cost-effective tool for analyzing rare variants using external biobank data. This tool has identified new candidate predisposition genes for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuroblastoma.
A weighted patient-level analysis of three clinical studies reveals a significant association between dinutuximab beta exposure and post-end-of-treatment survival in neuroblastoma patients. This research underscores the potential impact of treatment levels on long-term outcomes.