Study of drug combination in patients with advanced cancer based on genomic profiling – ProTarget Danish nationwide trial

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What is this study about?

This clinical trial studies various targeted anti-cancer treatments in patients with advanced cancer. The study uses genetic testing of tumors to match patients with specific medications that may work best for their type of cancer. The medications being tested include vemurafenib, axitinib, trastuzumab emtansine, selpercatinib, olaparib, pertuzumab, alectinib, atezolizumab, avelumab, vismodegib, pemigatinib, trastuzumab, and niraparib.

The medications are given either as tablets taken by mouth or as infusions given through a vein. The purpose is to evaluate how well these targeted treatments work against cancers that have specific genetic changes. The study will look at whether tumors shrink or stop growing after 16 weeks of treatment.

During the study, patients will receive one of the targeted treatments based on their tumor’s genetic profile. Doctors will monitor how the cancer responds to treatment and watch for any side effects. Patients will have regular check-ups including physical exams and imaging scans to measure their tumors. Blood samples and additional tumor samples may be collected to study how the cancer responds to treatment.

1 Initial assessment

Your doctor will confirm that you have advanced cancer that is no longer responding to standard treatments.

Your medical records must show results from a genomic test or protein expression test of your tumor tissue.

A new tumor tissue sample may need to be collected for additional testing.

2 Health screening

Your doctor will check your overall health status and organ function through blood tests.

Your cancer will be measured using imaging scans to track changes during treatment.

You must have at least one tumor that can be measured accurately.

3 Treatment assignment

Based on your tumor’s genetic profile, you will receive one of the approved targeted cancer medications.

The medication may be given as tablets/capsules by mouth or as an infusion into your vein.

The specific dosing schedule will depend on which medication matches your tumor’s characteristics.

4 Monitoring period

Your response to treatment will be evaluated after 16 weeks.

Regular checks will monitor for any side effects.

Imaging scans will measure if tumors are shrinking, staying stable, or growing.

Blood tests will continue to check your organ function.

5 Long-term follow-up

The treatment may continue as long as it is helping and side effects are manageable.

Additional tumor samples or blood tests may be collected to understand how the treatment is working.

Your overall survival and time without cancer progression will be tracked.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • Must be at least 18 years old with confirmed advanced or spreading cancer that is no longer responding to standard treatments
  • Must have an ECOG performance status between 0-2 (a measure of daily living abilities and activity level)
  • Must have adequate organ function, including:
    • Acceptable blood cell counts
    • Normal liver function tests
    • Adequate kidney function
  • Must have cancer that can be measured by scans or physical examination (at least one tumor that is 20mm or larger with standard imaging, or 10mm or larger with CT/MRI)
  • Must have results from genetic testing or protein testing of their tumor from an accredited laboratory
  • Must be able to understand and sign an informed consent document
  • Must have a tumor with genetic features that suggest potential benefit from the targeted therapies used in this study
  • Must be able to swallow and tolerate oral medications if receiving oral treatment
  • Must agree to use effective birth control methods during the study and for 4-24 months after completing treatment:
    • Women who can become pregnant must use approved contraception methods
    • Men must use barrier contraception or abstain from sexual activity

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • Age under 18 years
  • Presence of brain metastases (cancer that has spread to the brain) that are not stable or controlled
  • Severe heart conditions including:
    • Heart failure with symptoms
    • Unstable heart rhythm disorders
    • Recent heart attack (within last 6 months)
  • Active, uncontrolled infections
  • Known HIV infection (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
  • Active hepatitis B or C (liver infections)
  • Severe kidney dysfunction requiring dialysis
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Unable to take oral medications
  • Participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days
  • Previous treatment with the study medication
  • Known allergic reactions to similar medications
  • Mental conditions that prevent understanding of the study requirements
  • Life expectancy less than 3 months

Where you can join this trial?

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Verified Sites

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Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Næstved Hospital Næstved Denmark
Odense University Hospital Odense Denmark
Sygehus Lillebaelt Vejle Sygehus Vejle Denmark
Aalborg University Hospital Aalborg Denmark
Region Midtjylland Aarhus Denmark
Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark
Hjcbvz Hmhebgsf Herlev Denmark
Ahsteo Uvvyhsuqpc Hjygkbjd Aarhus Denmark

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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Denmark Denmark
Recruiting
15.07.2024

Trial locations

Based on the provided trial data, I cannot extract specific medications as the source data does not contain information about individual drugs or therapies. The trial description mentions “targeted anti-cancer drugs” in general terms, but doesn’t list specific medications.

The trial (ProTarget) appears to be studying already EMA-approved targeted anti-cancer medications based on genomic profiling, but the specific medications are not detailed in the provided data.

Without a list of specific medications from the source data, I cannot provide detailed descriptions of individual drugs or therapies involved in this clinical trial.

Cancer – A disease characterized by abnormal cell growth where cells divide and spread uncontrollably, forming masses called tumors. Cancer can develop in almost any body tissue when genetic changes disrupt normal cell growth and division. These abnormal cells can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body through blood and lymph systems. The disease progresses when cancer cells continue to grow and potentially spread to other locations in the body through a process called metastasis. Cancer cells differ from normal cells in ways that allow them to grow out of control and become invasive.

Since the trial data mentions advanced cancer with genomic variants, I should note that this refers to cancers that have specific genetic mutations affecting their growth and behavior. However, I’ll maintain the simple disease description as requested, without going into treatment aspects or specific cancer types, as per the guidelines.

Trial ID:
2023-510527-29-00
NCT ID:
NCT04341181
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II)

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