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An aggressive malignant embryonal neoplasm usually occurring during childhood. It is characterized by the presence of large cells with abundant cytoplasm, large eccentric nucleus, and a prominent nucleolus and it is associated with abnormalities of chromosome 22. It can arise from the central nervous system, kidney, and the soft tissues. The prognosis is poor.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for rhabdoid tumor has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for rhabdoid tumor. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for rhabdoid tumor, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for rhabdoid tumor. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
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Estimated prevalence: Unknown (Unknown prevalence).
48 clinical trials registered, 20 recruiting. Interventions under study include drug therapy, procedural interventions, biologic therapy, and other interventions. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE3, 17 PHASE2, 24 PHASE1. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
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[NCT04715191](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04715191) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
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N-hydroxy-N-(methylacylfulvene)urea | N-hydroxy-N-(methylacylfulvene)urea | Lantern Pharma Inc. | 2024 | — | Designated |
Gene therapy approaches for rhabdoid tumor have been reported in the published literature.
48 trials found
Interleukin-15 and -21 Armored Glypican-3-specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor Expressed in T Cells for Pediatric Solid Tumors |
PHASE1 |
Baylor College of Medicine |
RECRUITING |
[NCT07148050](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07148050) | Immunotherapy for Solid Tumor Malignancies in Pediatrics Using Interleukin-15 and -21 Armored Glypican-3-specific Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells | PHASE1 | Seattle Children's Hospital | RECRUITING |
[NCT07447076](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07447076) | Study of Novel Therapies for Young People With Recurrent/Progressive Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) | PHASE2 | Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD | RECRUITING |
[NCT06942039](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06942039) | Pilot Study of IT Topotecan and Maintenance Chemotherapy for HR-EBTs in Children < 6 Years, Post Consolidation | EARLY_PHASE1 | C17 Council | RECRUITING |
[NCT04185038](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04185038) | Study of B7-H3-Specific CAR T Cell Locoregional Immunotherapy for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma/Diffuse Midline Glioma and Recurrent or Refractory Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors | PHASE1 | Seattle Children's Hospital | RECRUITING |
230 publications have been identified in PubMed for rhabdoid tumor. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (32%), Basic Science / Preclinical (21%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (16%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 73 | 32% |
Laboratory research | 48 | 21% |
Research summaries | 37 | 16% |
Disease patterns and progression | 21 | 9% |
New treatment approaches | 21 | 9% |
Clinical study results | 16 | 7% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 11 | 5% |
Other research | 1 | 0% |
Wang SK (2026). [PMID: 41869689](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41869689/). *Int J Surg Pathol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Rinehardt HN (2026). [PMID: 41889149](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41889149/). *Pediatr Blood Cancer*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Park M (2026). [PMID: 42232602](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42232602/). *Oncol Res*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Smith JP (2026). [PMID: 42063695](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42063695/). *Front Oncol*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Favours E (2026). [PMID: 41941262](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41941262/). *Clin Cancer Res*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Kim SS (2026). [PMID: 41836727](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41836727/). *Int J Nanomedicine*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Gul D (2026). [PMID: 42227846](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42227846/). *Turk Neurosurg*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Mishra DK (2026). [PMID: 41541220](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41541220/). *Neurooncol Adv*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Prem Kumar K (2026). [PMID: 41289204](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41289204/). *Mol Pharm*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Liang J (2026). [PMID: 41929202](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41929202/). *bioRxiv*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
AI-curated news mentioning rhabdoid tumor
Updated Mar 26, 2026
A new report from the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative details outcomes and surgical management strategies for malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney. This research provides insights into treatment approaches for this rare pediatric cancer.
A recent analysis from the National Cancer Database investigates the effects of radiation therapy on malignant rhabdoid tumors of the kidney. This study provides insights that could influence treatment protocols for this rare pediatric cancer.