Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam (Erasmus MC)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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This study involves patients with certain types of cancer, specifically ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, cancer of the lining of the abdomen called primary peritoneal cancer, and endometrial cancer. These cancers have returned or grown after previous treatment. The study uses several medications. The main treatment being tested is ubamatamab, also known by its code name REGN4018, which is a type of medicine designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. This medication may be given alone or together with another medication called cemiplimab, which also works with the immune system to fight cancer. Some patients may receive sarilumab, marketed as Kevzara, or tocilizumab to help manage side effects. These medications are given either through injection under the skin or through a vein.
The study has two main parts. The first part aims to find the right dose of ubamatamab when given alone or with cemiplimab by checking how safe it is and how the body processes the medication. The second part looks at how well these treatments work in shrinking or controlling the cancer. For patients with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, they must have received at least one previous treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and have cancer that has returned or is no longer responding to treatment. For patients with endometrial cancer, they must have previously received treatment with a type of immune therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy, and their cancer must show a certain protein marker called MUC16 in at least one quarter of the tumor cells.
During the study, patients will receive their assigned treatment and be monitored regularly for side effects and to see how their cancer responds. Doctors will use scans and blood tests to check if the cancer is shrinking, staying the same, or growing. The study will also measure how the treatment affects quality of life and daily functioning through questionnaires. Blood samples will be taken to measure the amount of medication in the body and to check if the body develops any reaction to the medications. The study will continue until enough information is gathered about the safety and effectiveness of these treatments.
The trial runs in 10 steps – from screening to follow-up. Each step says what happens and what the team monitors.
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(also called REGN4018) is a bispecific antibody that works by connecting two different targets in the body. It attaches to a protein called MUC16, which is found on certain cancer cells, and also to CD3, which is found on immune cells called T-cells. By linking these together, it helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells that have MUC16 on their surface.
is an immunotherapy medication that helps the body's immune system fight cancer. It works by blocking a protein called PD-1 on immune cells, which allows these cells to better recognize and destroy cancer cells. This medication is being tested in combination with ubamatamab to see if the two treatments work better together than ubamatamab alone.
Ubamatamab is an experimental bispecific antibody currently being studied in clinical trials for the treatment of ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, and endometrial cancer that has come back after previous treatment. This medication is given as an infusion into a vein and works by connecting two specific targets: a protein called MUC16 found on cancer cells and a protein called CD3 found on immune cells, bringing them together so the immune system can recognize and attack the cancer cells. It is being tested both alone and in combination with another immunotherapy drug called cemiplimab to determine the safest and most effective dose, and researchers are evaluating how well it helps shrink tumors in patients whose cancer has returned.
Cemiplimab is an immunotherapy medication that is already approved for certain types of cancer and is being studied in combination with ubamatamab in this clinical trial. It is administered as an infusion into a vein and belongs to a class of drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, which work by blocking a protein called PD-1 on immune cells, allowing the body's immune system to better recognize and fight cancer cells. In this study, cemiplimab is being combined with ubamatamab to see if the two medications work better together than ubamatamab alone in treating recurrent ovarian cancer and other cancers that express the MUC16 protein.
Fallopian tube cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the fallopian tubes, which are the narrow ducts that connect the ovaries to the uterus. This cancer develops when cells in the fallopian tubes start to grow abnormally and uncontrollably. The disease often spreads beyond the fallopian tubes to other parts of the pelvis and abdomen. In its early stages, it may not cause noticeable symptoms, making detection difficult. As the cancer progresses, it can cause abdominal swelling, pelvic pain, and abnormal vaginal bleeding. The disease shares many characteristics with ovarian cancer in terms of how it develops and spreads.
Ovarian cancer is a disease that occurs when cells in the ovaries, the female reproductive organs that produce eggs, begin to grow abnormally and form tumors. The cancer can develop in different parts of the ovary, including the outer surface, the egg-producing cells, or the hormone-producing cells. As the disease progresses, cancer cells can spread to the lining of the abdomen and other organs in the pelvis. Early stages often produce few or no symptoms, which is why many cases are discovered at more advanced stages. Common symptoms that develop include bloating, abdominal discomfort, feeling full quickly when eating, and changes in bowel or bladder habits. The disease can also cause fluid buildup in the abdomen.
Primary peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of the abdomen and covers most abdominal organs. This cancer begins when cells in the peritoneal lining start to grow abnormally and multiply uncontrollably. The disease is closely related to ovarian cancer and behaves in a similar way, even though it originates in a different location. As it progresses, the cancer can spread throughout the abdominal cavity and affect multiple organs. Symptoms typically include abdominal swelling, pain or discomfort in the abdomen, and digestive problems. The disease can also cause fluid accumulation in the abdomen.
Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. This cancer develops when cells in the endometrial tissue start to grow abnormally and form a tumor. It is the most common type of cancer affecting the female reproductive system. The disease typically begins in the uterus and may spread to nearby tissues and organs if not detected early. The most common early symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, especially after menopause. As the cancer progresses, it may cause pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and unintended weight loss.
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