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Avelumab or Hydroxychloroquine with or without Palbociclib for the Treatment of Stage II-III Breast Cancer, PALAVY Study
Breast
Breast
This phase II trial investigates the effect of avelumab or hydroxychloroquine sulfate with or without palbociclib in treating patients with stage II-III breast cancer that is positive for disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) after curative therapy. DTCs are breast cancer cells that are asleep (dormant) in the bone marrow. There are multiple ways in which these cells stay alive, and three of these mechanisms are inhibited by the drugs in this trial. First, dormant cancer cells need a protein signal pathway involving CDK 4/6 to start dividing once they wake up in order to survive as an active cancer cell. Palbociclib works by blocking the CDK 4/6 protein and by doing so may limit the dormant cancer cell from being able to survive. In addition, palbociclib may also help both of the other drugs in the trial to work better. Second, dormant cancer cells also use a process called autophagy to generate their own nutrition, which can allow them to stay asleep. Hydroxychloroquine has been shown to block autophagy, which leads to starvation of the cells. Third, dormant cancer cells are able to hide from the bodys immune system. The immune system sends a type of cell called T cells throughout the body to detect and fight infections and diseasesincluding cancers. One way the immune system controls the activity of T cells is through the PD-1/PD-L1 (programmed cell death protein-1) pathway. However, some cancer cells hide from T-cell attack by taking control of the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction and this stops T cells from attacking cancer cells. Avelumab is an antibody designed to block the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway and helps the immune system in detecting and fighting dormant cancer cells. Because palbociclib, hydroxychloroquine, and avelumab work on the mechanisms that keep the dormant cells alive, taking one or a combination of these drugs may be able to eliminate DTCs.
Breast
II
Reid, Sonya
NCT04841148
VICCBRE2161
Study of INBRX-106 and INBRX-106 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Hexavalent OX40 Agonist)
Phase I
Phase I
This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, non-randomized, 4-part Phase 1 trial to determine the safety
profile and identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)
of INBRX 106 administered as a single agent or in combination with the anti-PD-1 checkpoint
inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
profile and identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)
of INBRX 106 administered as a single agent or in combination with the anti-PD-1 checkpoint
inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
Phase I
I
Davis, Elizabeth
NCT04198766
VICCPHI2135
Vorinostat in Preventing Graft Versus Host Disease in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Undergoing Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant
Multiple Cancer Types
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of vorinostat in preventing graft versus host disease in children, adolescents, and young adults who are undergoing unrelated donor blood and bone marrow transplant. Sometimes the transplanted cells from a donor can make an immune response against the body's normal cells, called graft-versus-host disease. During this process, chemicals (called cytokines) are released that may damage certain body tissues, including the gut, liver and skin. Vorinostat may be an effective treatment for graft-versus-host disease caused by a bone marrow transplant.
Hematologic,
Pediatric Leukemia,
Pediatric Lymphoma
I/II
Kitko, Carrie
NCT03842696
VICCPED2133
A Study Evaluating an Advanced Pneumatic Compression Device Versus Usual Care for Treatment of Head and Neck Lymphedema
Head/Neck
Head/Neck
To compare the effectiveness of an APCD to Usual Care in the management of lymphedema and
fibrosis (LEF) in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors.
fibrosis (LEF) in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors.
Head/Neck
N/A
Murphy, Barbara
NCT04797390
VICCHN2111
A Study of Talquetamab and Teclistamab Each in Combination With a Programmed Cell Death Receptor-1 (PD-1) Inhibitor for the Treatment of Participants With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Cancer Types
The purpose of the study is to identify the safe dose(s) of a PD-1 inhibitor in combination
with talquetamab or teclistamab, and to characterize the safety and tolerability of
talquetamab or teclistamab when administered in combination with a PD-1 inhibitor.
with talquetamab or teclistamab, and to characterize the safety and tolerability of
talquetamab or teclistamab when administered in combination with a PD-1 inhibitor.
Multiple Myeloma,
Phase I
I
Baljevic, Muhamed
NCT05338775
VICCHEMP2253
RBS2418 Evaluation in Subjects With Unresectable or Metastatic Tumors
Phase I
Phase I
RBS2418 (investigational product) is a specific immune modulator, working through
ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase I (ENPP1), designed to lead to anti-tumor
immunity by increasing endogenous 2'-3'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine
monophosphate (cGAMP) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP levels) and reducing adenosine
production in the tumors. RBS2418 has the potential to be an important therapeutic option for
subjects both as monotherapy and in combination with checkpoint blockade. This study is an
open-label, multi-site Phase 1a/1b study of RBS2418, a selective ENPP1 inhibitor, in
combination with pembrolizumab or as a monotherapy in subjects with advanced unresectable,
recurrent or metastatic tumors.
ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase I (ENPP1), designed to lead to anti-tumor
immunity by increasing endogenous 2'-3'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine
monophosphate (cGAMP) and adenosine triphosphate (ATP levels) and reducing adenosine
production in the tumors. RBS2418 has the potential to be an important therapeutic option for
subjects both as monotherapy and in combination with checkpoint blockade. This study is an
open-label, multi-site Phase 1a/1b study of RBS2418, a selective ENPP1 inhibitor, in
combination with pembrolizumab or as a monotherapy in subjects with advanced unresectable,
recurrent or metastatic tumors.
Phase I
I
Berlin, Jordan
NCT05270213
VICCPHI2289
Savolitinib Plus Osimertinib Versus Platinum-based Doublet Chemotherapy in Participants With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed on Osimertinib Treatment
Multiple Cancer Types
Clinical study to investigate the efficacy and safety of savolitinib in combination with
osimertinib versus platinum-based doublet chemotherapy in participants with EGFR mutated,
MET-overexpressed and/or amplified, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have progressed
on treatment with Osimertinib.
osimertinib versus platinum-based doublet chemotherapy in participants with EGFR mutated,
MET-overexpressed and/or amplified, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who have progressed
on treatment with Osimertinib.
Lung,
Non Small Cell
III
Iams, Wade
NCT05261399
VICCTHO2219
A Global Study to Assess the Effects of Durvalumab + Domvanalimab Following Concurrent Chemoradiation in Participants With Stage III Unresectable NSCLC
Lung
Lung
This is a Phase III, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, international
study assessing the efficacy and safety of durvalumab (MEDI4736) and domvanalimab (AB154)
compared with durvalumab plus placebo in adults with locally advanced (Stage III),
unresectable NSCLC whose disease has not progressed following definitive platinum-based cCRT.
study assessing the efficacy and safety of durvalumab (MEDI4736) and domvanalimab (AB154)
compared with durvalumab plus placebo in adults with locally advanced (Stage III),
unresectable NSCLC whose disease has not progressed following definitive platinum-based cCRT.
Lung
III
Whitaker, Ryan
NCT05211895
VICCTHO2297
A Clinical Trial of Four Medicines (Elranatamab Plus Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone or Maplirpacept) in People With Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma
The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the combination
of elranatamab and carfilzomib and dexamethasone or elranatamab and maplirpacept.
There are 2 parts to this study. Part 1 will evaluate the safety and tolerability of
elranatamab when given in combination with carfilzomib plus dexamethasone. Part 2 has 2 arms.
The first will evaluate the safety and tolerability of elranatamab when given in combination
with maplirpacept. The second will identify the optimal dose(s) of elranatamab plus
maplirpacept.
All study medicines are given over 4-week cycles. Everyone taking part in this study will
receive elranatamab as a shot under the skin. Participants in Part 1 will also receive weekly
carfilzomib as an IV infusion (given directly into a vein) and dexamethasone either by mouth
(as a pill) or by IV infusion. Participants in Part 2 will receive elranatamab in combination
with maplirpacept as an IV infusion (given directly into a vein)
The investigators will examine the experiences of people receiving the study medicines. This
will help determine if the study medicines are safe and can be used for multiple myeloma
treatment. Participants will take part in this study for about 2 years after the first dose.
of elranatamab and carfilzomib and dexamethasone or elranatamab and maplirpacept.
There are 2 parts to this study. Part 1 will evaluate the safety and tolerability of
elranatamab when given in combination with carfilzomib plus dexamethasone. Part 2 has 2 arms.
The first will evaluate the safety and tolerability of elranatamab when given in combination
with maplirpacept. The second will identify the optimal dose(s) of elranatamab plus
maplirpacept.
All study medicines are given over 4-week cycles. Everyone taking part in this study will
receive elranatamab as a shot under the skin. Participants in Part 1 will also receive weekly
carfilzomib as an IV infusion (given directly into a vein) and dexamethasone either by mouth
(as a pill) or by IV infusion. Participants in Part 2 will receive elranatamab in combination
with maplirpacept as an IV infusion (given directly into a vein)
The investigators will examine the experiences of people receiving the study medicines. This
will help determine if the study medicines are safe and can be used for multiple myeloma
treatment. Participants will take part in this study for about 2 years after the first dose.
Not Available
I
Baljevic, Muhamed
NCT05675449
VICC-DTPCL23011P
FHD-286 as Monotherapy or Combination Therapy in Subjects With Advanced Hematologic Malignancies
Multiple Cancer Types
This Phase 1, multicenter, open-label, dose escalation study is designed to assess the
safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary clinical
activity of FHD-286 administered orally as monotherapy or combination therapy, in subjects
with advanced hematologic malignancies.
safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary clinical
activity of FHD-286 administered orally as monotherapy or combination therapy, in subjects
with advanced hematologic malignancies.
Leukemia,
Myelodysplastic Syndrome,
Phase I
I
Kishtagari, Ashwin
NCT04891757
VICCHEMP2138
