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Effect of RBT-1 on Reducing the Risk of Post-Operative Complications in Subjects Undergoing Cardiac Surgery and Sub-Study of Clinical Protocol REN-007: A Population Pharmacokinetic (popPK) Evaluation of RBT-1
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of RBT-1 on reducing the risk of post-operative complications in subjects undergoing cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Sub-study: To evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of a single administration of RBT-1 (45 mg SnPP/240 mg FeS) by means of a popPK approach in subjects scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery
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• Male or female, ≥18 years of age at Screening.
• Planned to undergo non-emergent CABG and/or cardiac valve surgery requiring CPB; non-emergent surgery must allow for study drug infusion ≥24 but ≤48 hours prior to surgery.
• If female, subjects must use an effective method of birth control or abstain from sexual relations with a male partner (unless has undergone tubal ligation or hysterectomy or is at least 1 year postmenopausal) for the duration of their study participation.
• If male, subjects must use an effective method of birth control or abstain from sexual relations with a female partner for the duration of their study participation, unless the subject has had a vasectomy ≥6 months prior to infusion with study drug.
• Willingness to comply with all study-related procedures and assessments.
• Surgery planned to occur <24 hours from the start of study drug infusion.
• Presence of acute organ dysfunction (AKI, acute decompensated heart failure, acute respiratory failure, stroke, etc) as assessed by the Investigator at the time of Screening.
• Surgery to be performed without CPB.
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requiring dialysis.
• Hypokalemia and/or hypomagnesemia within 24 hours prior to study drug infusion; electrolytes can be replenished if low.
• Cardiogenic shock or requirement for inotropes, vasopressors, or other mechanical devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
• Known history of cancer within the past 2 years, except for carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast, early-stage prostate cancer, or adequately treated non-melanoma cancer of the skin.
• Known or suspected sepsis at time of Screening.
• Asplenia (anatomic or functional).
• History of hemochromatosis, iron overload, or porphyria.
• Known hypersensitivity or previous anaphylaxis to SnPP or FeS.
• Female subject who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Participation in a study involving an investigational drug or device within 30 days prior to study drug infusion.
• In the opinion of the Investigator, for any reason, the subject is an unsuitable candidate to receive RBT-1.
EffCaMgCit to Prevent Mineral Metabolism and Renal Complications of Chronic PPI Therapy
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used for the control of gastric ulcer-gastritis, erosive esophagitis (gastroesophageal reflux disease), peptic ulcer disease (duodenal ulcer), and heartburn. Despite their efficacy, their use has been implicated in possibly causing fragility fractures (osteoporosis), hypomagnesemia (magnesium deficiency) and increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The current trial represents the investigators ongoing effort to discern whether these complications could be averted by effervescent calcium magnesium citrate (EffCaMgCit).
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• Ambulatory adult subjects (> 21 years of age) of either gender of any ethnicity
• Must have taken PPI (omeprazole or equivalent ≥ 20 mg/day, ≥ three times per week, for at least 2 months)
• Expected to continue at a similar dosage
• Stage 1 hypertension (with systolic blood pressure <140 and diastolic <90)
• Controlled diabetes mellitus Type II with HbA1C less than 7%
• End-stage renal failure on dialysis
• Hypercalcemia,
• Hypophosphatemia (serum P < 2.5 mg/dL)
• Hypertension stage 2 or higher
• Diabetes Type II with HbA1C ≥ 7%
• Treatment with adrenocorticosteroids, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents - - Regular dose of magnesium supplements, bisphosphonate, teriparatide, denosumab or selective estrogen receptor modulators
• Required to take calcium Inclusion/exclusion of other drugs or conditions will be considered on an individual basis.
A Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion Study of Intratumoral ONM-501 Alone and in Combination With Cemiplimab in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors and Lymphomas. (ON-5001)
A phase 1, multicenter, open label, non-randomized dose escalation and dose expansion study to examine the maximum tolerated dose, (MTD), minimum effective dose (MED) and/or recommended dose for expansion (RDE) of intratumoral ONM-501 as monotherapy and in combination with a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas.
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• Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent before performance of any study procedures
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Participants with solid tumors or lymphomas, confirmed by available histopathology records or current biopsy, that are advanced, nonresectable, or recurrent and progressing since last antitumor therapy, and for which no alternative standard therapy exists.
• Participants must have a minimum of one injectable and measurable lesion.
• Participants with prior Hepatitis B or C are eligible if they have adequate liver function
• Participants with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are eligible if on established HAART for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to enrollment, have an HIV viral load \<400 copies/mL, and have CD4+ T-cell (CD4+) counts ≥ 350 cells/uL
• Adequate bone marrow function:
• Adequate liver function
• Other malignancy active within the previous 2 years except for basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the cervix or breast that has completed curative therapy.
• Major surgery within 4 weeks before the first dose of study drug.
• Brain metastases that are untreated or in the posterior fossa or involve the meninges. Participants with stable or previously treated progressing brain metastases (except in the posterior fossa or involving the meninges) may be permitted in a case-by-case basis at the Sponsor's discretion.
• Prolongation of corrected QT (QTc) interval to \>470 millisecond (ms) for males and females when electrolytes balance is normal.
• Females who are breastfeeding or pregnant at screening or baseline
• Females of childbearing potential that refuse to use a highly effective method of contraception.
• Has uncontrolled or poorly controlled hypertension as defined by a sustained BP \> 9. Has received prior investigational therapy within 5 half-lives of the agent or 4 weeks before the first administration of study drug, whichever is shorter.
• Has had any major cardiovascular event within 6 months prior to study drug 10. Has known hypersensitivity to any component in the formulation of ONM-501
• Has an active infection requiring systemic treatment
• Is participating in another therapeutic clinical trial Additional Exclusion Criteria for ONM-501 in Combination with cemiplimab (Part 1b)
• Has known hypersensitivity to any component in the formulation of cemiplimab
• Has any active or recent history of a known or suspected autoimmune disease or recent history of a syndrome that required systemic corticosteroids (\>10 mg daily prednisone equivalent)
• Has a condition requiring systemic treatment with corticosteroids
Clinical Trial of All-trans-retinoic Acid, Bevacizumab and Atezolizumab in Colorectal Cancer
The main purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the good and the bad effects of all trans retinoic acid (ATRA), atezolizumab and bevacizumab as a possible treatment for advanced colorectal patients. Participants will be treated with the following combination of these drugs: 1. ATRA will be given in a pill form to be taken twice a day at home for 7 days starting on day 1 of a cycle. 2. Atezolizumab will be given through a vein in arm or through mediport over 60-90 minutes every 2 weeks in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion centers at UTSW. 3. Bevacizumab will be given through a vein in arm or through mediport over 20-40 minutes every 2 weeks in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion centers at UTSW.
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• Histologically proven stage IV colon adenocarcinoma (any T \[Tx, T1, T2, T3, or T4\], N1- 2, M1). Tumors must be deemed to originate in the colon including tumors that extend into/involve the small bowel (e.g. those at the ileocecal valve).
• Known DNA mismatch repair or microsatellite instability status. Only one of these tests is required for enrollment as there is 95% concordance rate of these tests. * The eligible patient's tumors be classified as proficient in DNA mismatch repair (pMMR) by immunohistochemistry (IHC) for MMR protein expression (MLH1, MutS homolog 2 (MSH2), MutS homolog 6 (MSH6), PMS2. Tumors with intact expression of all MMR proteins will be considered pMMR. * OR * The eligible patient's tumor be classified by Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) as stable microsatellite stability status (MSS) for panel of microsatellite markers, OR * MSS by commercially available next generation sequencing testing. OR * If tumor-based test are not feasible, then commercially available circulating tumor DNA tests showing MSS status will also be acceptable.
• The patients should have received at least two lines of systemic chemotherapies in metastatic setting. They should have received fluoropyrimidine, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin unless medically contraindicated. Prior anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) therapy is accepted for enrollment since anti-VEGF therapy maintains its benefit across several lines of therapy. If clinically appropriate, the patients should have received anti-EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) therapy for all Rat sarcoma (RAS) wild type colorectal cancers and v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1 (BRAF) V600E mutation-directed therapy for BRAF V600E mutant colorectal cancers and HER2 targeted therapy for HER2 amplified colorectal cancers.
• Age 18 and above
• Performance status Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) 0-2
• Adequate organ and marrow function * Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL * Lymphocyte count \> 0.5 x 109/L (500/uL) * Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1500 mm3 * Platelet Count ≥ 100,000 mm3 * Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal or Calculated Creatinine Clearance ≥ 45 mL/min * Total Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal unless Gilbert syndrome with the following exception: Patients with known Gilbert disease: serum bilirubin \>3 ULN * Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) / Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 x upper limit of normal * The subject's urinary protein is \< 1+ on dipstick or routine urinalysis; if urine protein (which is equal to 30 mg/dL on random urine protein assessment); if urine protein is ≥ 2+ (equal to 100mg/dL on random urine protein assessment), a 24-hour urine must be collected and must demonstrate \< 1000 mg of protein in 24 hours to allow participation in the study. * Serum albumin ≥ 25 g/L (2.5 g/dL)
• Negative HIV testing at screening, with following exception: patients with positive HIV tests at screening are eligible provided they are stable on anti-retroviral therapy, have a cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) count \> 200/uL, and have undetectable viral load.
• Negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test at screening. If a prior testing is available within previous 12 months and negative, this criteria can be considered to be met.
• Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
• All men, as well as women of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control with \<1% failure rate, tubal ligation, male sterilization; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 6 months following completion of therapy. Women must refrain from donating eggs during this same period. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
• A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, marital status, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e. has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months).
• Negative hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody test at screening, or positive HCV antibody test followed by a negative HCV RNA test at screening The HCV RNA test must be performed for patients who have a positive HCV antibody test. If a prior testing is available within previous 12 months and negative, this criteria can be considered to be met.
• Microsatellite unstable colorectal (MSI-H) cancers identified by PCR testing OR by commercially available Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing OR by loss of expression of one or more of the MMR enzymes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2) on immunohistochemistry. Only one such test is required to confirm eligibility.
• Current active known or suspected autoimmune disease such as including colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (i.e. ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), rheumatoid arthritis, pan-hypopituitarism, History of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, organizing pneumonia (e.g., bronchiolitis obliterans), drug-induced pneumonitis, or idiopathic pneumonitis, or evidence of active pneumonitis on screening chest computed tomography (CT) scan, adrenal insufficiency treated with immunosuppressive steroids and biologics treatment. Patients with controlled disease with no active treatment or prednisone \< 10 mg daily may be eligible based on treating physician assessment. Participants with vitiligo, type I diabetes mellitus, residual hypothyroidism due to autoimmune condition only requiring hormone replacement, psoriasis not requiring systemic treatment, history of radiation pneumonitis in the radiation field (fibrosis) is permitted or conditions not expected to recur in the absence of an external trigger are permitted to enroll.
• Any condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\> 10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days prior to the first dose of study drug. Inhaled steroids and adrenal replacement steroid doses up to 10 mg daily prednisone equivalent are permitted (although not encouraged) in the absence of active autoimmune disease.
• Prior use of atezolizumab or ATRA is not eligible. Prior use of any other immunotherapy such anti programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1), anti- programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), Anti-CTLA4 will also be excluded.
• Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or other cancer therapy within 3 weeks prior to starting study treatment.
• Subjects must have recovered from prior treatment-related to toxicities to grade 1 or baseline (excluding alopecia and clinically stable toxicities requiring ongoing medical management, such as hypothyroidism from prior immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment).
• Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents for the treatment of the cancer under study within 28 days prior to initiation of study treatment
• Untreated brain metastases are not allowed. If prior treatment of brain metastases with surgery and/or radiation therapy has been provided, those patients will be clinically stable and not requiring escalating doses of steroids.
• History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to ATRA, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab or other agents used in study.
• Inadequately controlled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure \>150 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg), history of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, such as cerebrovascular accident within six months prior to enrollment, myocardial infarction within six months of prior to enrollment, unstable angina History of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy. If patient has previously received bevacizumab safely after that episode, with adequate BP control, then patients will be eligible.
• Uncontrolled inter current illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or severe infection within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment that could impact patient safety, symptomatic congestive heart failure with reduced ejection fraction history and the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification class III or IV, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit compliance with study requirements.
• Subjects must not be pregnant or nursing due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants. or breastfeeding, or intention of becoming pregnant during study treatment or within 5 months for atezolizumab and 6 month for bevacizumab after the final dose of study treatment. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test result within 14 days prior to initiation of study treatment
• History of leptomeningeal disease or un-controlled tumor related pain. Patient requiring pain medications should be on a stable regimen. Symptomatic lesions (e.g. bone metastasis or metastasis causing nerve impingement) amenable to radiation therapy should be treated before enrollment and patient should have recovered from that radiation. No required minimum recovery period from the radiation.
• Treatment with therapeutic oral or IV antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment. Patients receiving prophylactic antibiotics (e.g., to prevent a urinary tract infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation) are eligible for the study
• Prior allogeneic stem cell or solid organ transplantation
• Treatment with a live, attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipation of need for such a vaccine during atezolizumab treatment or within 5 months after the final dose of atezolizumab
• History of Grade 4 venous thromboembolism. If previously have received bevacizumab safely after that episode then patients will be eligible
• History of Grade \> 2 hemoptysis (defined as \> 2.5 mL of bright red blood per episode) within 1 month prior to screening
• History or evidence of inherited bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy at risk of bleeding (i.e., in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation)
• Currently active abdominal fistula, GI perforation, intra-abdominal abscess, or active GI bleeding requiring transfusion of blood products or hospitalization within 6 months
• Serious, non-healing wound, active non-healing ulcer, or untreated bone fracture
• Major surgical procedure, other than for diagnosis, within 4 weeks prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipation of need for a major surgical procedure during the study
• Uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring recurrent drainage procedures (once monthly or more frequently). Patients with indwelling catheters (e.g., PleurX) are allowed.
• Uncontrolled or symptomatic hypercalcemia (ionized calcium \>1.5 mmol/L, calcium \>12 mg/dL or corrected serum calcium \>ULN)
• Any other disease, metabolic dysfunction, physical examination finding, or clinical laboratory finding that contraindicates the use of an investigational drug, may affect the interpretation of the results, or may render the patient at high risk from treatment complications
• Treatment with systemic immunostimulatory agents (including, but not limited to, interferon and interleukin 2 \[IL-2\]) within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) prior to initiation of study treatment
• Known active hepatitis B or C, active tuberculosis and known uncontrolled HIV
Testing the Role of DNA Released From Tumor Cells Into the Blood in Guiding the Use of Immunotherapy After Surgical Removal of the Bladder for Bladder Cancer Treatment, MODERN Study
This phase II/III trial examines whether patients who have undergone surgical removal of bladder, but require an additional treatment called immunotherapy to help prevent their bladder cancer from coming back, can be identified by a blood test. Many types of tumors tend to lose cells or release different types of cellular products including their DNA which is referred to as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) into the bloodstream before changes can be seen on scans. Health care providers can measure the level of ctDNA in blood or other bodily fluids to determine which patients are at higher risk for disease progression or relapse. In this study, a blood test is used to measure ctDNA and see if there is still cancer somewhere in the body after surgery and if giving a treatment will help eliminate the cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab and relatlimab, can help the body's immune system to attack the cancer, and can interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. This trial may help doctors determine if ctDNA measurement in blood can better identify patients that need additional treatment, if treatment with nivolumab prolongs patients' life and whether the additional immunotherapy treatment with relatlimab extends time without disease progression or prolongs life of bladder cancer patients who have undergone surgical removal of their bladder.
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EGCG for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Chemoprevention (CATCH-B)
This phase II trial tests epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for its efficacy and safety in preventing development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis.
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LEVosimendan to Improve Exercise Limitation in Patients With PH-HFpEF (LEVEL)
This study will evaluate the efficacy of TNX-103 (oral levosimendan) compared with placebo in subjects with PH-HFpEF as measured by the change in 6-Minute Walk Distance (6 MWD; Day 1 to Week 12).
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• Men or women, greater than or equal to18 to 85 years of age.
• NYHA Class II or III or NYHA class IV symptoms.
• A diagnosis of World Health Organization (WHO) Group 2 PH-HFpEF with qualifying hemodynamics
• Qualifying Baseline RHC.
• Qualifying echocardiogram
• Qualifying 6-MWD
• A 48-hour ambulatory cardiac rhythm monitor during the Screening Period.
• Requirements related to child bearing potential, contraception, and egg/sperm donation
• A diagnosis of PH WHO Groups 1, 3, 4, or 5.
• Echocardiographic evidence for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, constrictive pericarditis, cardiac amyloidosis, or infiltrative cardiomyopathy
• Structural heart repair or replacement of the aortic valve or mitral valve (surgical or percutaneous). OR, planned valve intervention. OR, the presence of significant valve disease
• A diagnosis of pre-existing lung disease
• History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reaction or hypersensitivity to the excipients in the investigational product.
• Major surgery within 60 days.
• Prior heart, lung, or heart-lung transplants or life expectancy of \<12 months
• History of clinically significant other diseases that may limit or complicate participation in the study.
PSMA PET Response Guided SabR in High Risk Pca
Sequential cohort evaluation of ideal timing of imaging and treatment spacing to discern maximal PSMA (Prostate specific membrane antigen) PET (Positron Emission Tomography) response (PSMA-11 68Ga, Illucix) for adaptation of dominant intra-prostatic lesion tumor boost dose
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Emotional Cognition: Establishing Constructs and Neural-Behavioral Mechanisms in Older Adults with Depression (ENSURE)
This is a cross-sectional pilot study designed to establish hot and cold cognitive functions and underlying neurocircuitry in older adults with MDD. The investigators will study 120 participants aged 21-80 years old with MDD. All participants will undergo clinical and neurocognitive assessment, and Magnetoencephalography (MEG)/Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures at one time point. The investigators will also enroll 120 demographically matched comparable, never-depressed healthy participants (controls) to establish cognitive benchmarks. Healthy controls will complete clinical and neurocognitive measures at one time point. To attain a balanced sample of adults across the lifespan, the investigators will enroll participants such that each age epoch (e.g., 21-30, 31-40, etc.) has a total of ten subjects (n=10) in both the healthy control cohort and depressed cohort.
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• Male and female participants
• Age between 21-80 years old
• DSM-5 diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) based on Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview
• Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician Rated version (IDS-C) total score \> 14
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Provide informed consent; willing to comply with study protocol
• History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder
• Presence of psychotic features
• Lifetime central nervous system (CNS) disease (including head injury with loss of consciousness \> 5 minutes)
• History of neurodevelopmental disorder (e.g., Autism spectrum disorder)
• History of medical conditions that can affect neurocognitive function as well as be confounded with age (e.g., thyroid disease, endocrine illnesses)
• Women who are pregnant
• Current use of medications with known impacts on neurocognitive function (e.g., acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, amphetamine, methylphenidate, vortioxetine, sedatives)
• Alcohol/substance use disorder within past 3 months
• DSM-5 diagnosis of major cognitive impairment
• Current sensory or physical impairment that interferes with testing.
• Contraindication to MRI and MEG (only for depressed participants) (e.g., any electronic / metallic implants near or within the head or body, claustrophobia)
RRx-001 for Reducing Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer (KEVLARx)
The purpose of this study is to determine if RRx-001, which is added on to the cisplatin and radiation treatment, reduces the incidence of severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers. All patients in this study will receive 7 weeks of standard of care radiation therapy given with the chemotherapy agent, cisplatin. Patients will receive RRx-001 or placebo before start of standard of care treatment.
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• Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity or oropharynx Note: Patients with primary cancers that are presumed to be of oropharyngeal origin may be included if they meet radiation field dosing criteria as specified in Inclusion Criterion #2 below. Unknown primaries which are HPV+ are acceptable. HPV determination must be made for all patients.
• Radiation Treatment planned to receive standard IMRT with daily fractions of 2.0 to 2.2 Gy for a total cumulative dose of 60-72 Gy in conjunction with definitive or adjuvant chemotherapy. Planned radiation treatment fields must include at least two oral sites (soft palate, floor of mouth, buccal mucosa, tongue) that are each planned to receive a total of \> 55 Gy. Patients who have had prior surgery are eligible, provided they have fully recovered from surgery, and patients who may have surgery in the future are eligible.
• ECOG performance status ≤ 2.
• Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: • Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500 / mm3 2. Platelets ≥ 75,000 / mm3 3. Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL
• Adequate renal and liver function as indicated by: • Serum creatinine acceptable for treatment with cisplatin per institutional guidelines) 2. Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x upper-normal limit (ULN) 3. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3.0 x ULN 4. Alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 x ULN
• Human papilloma virus (HPV) status in tumor must be documented using tumor immunohistochemistry for HPV-p16 or other accepted test (such as such as in situ hybridization) for patients with cancers of the oropharynx (Rooper et al, 2016, Martens 2017). HPV status at baseline optional for oral cavity tumors.
• Age 18 years or older
• Patient must consent to the access, review, and analysis of previous medical and cancer history, including imaging data, by the sponsor or a third party nominated by the sponsor.
• Ability and willingness to understand and sign a written informed consent document.
• Women of childbearing potential and men with partners of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 90 days following completion of therapy. Note: A woman of child-bearing potential is any female (regardless of sexual orientation, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: * Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or * Has not been postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months
• Adequate visual access to permit examination of the following oral cavity sites: lips, buccal mucosa, floor of mouth, ventral and lateral tongue, and soft palate.
• Prior radiotherapy to the head and neck region.
• Prior induction chemotherapy.
• Tumors of the lips, salivary gland, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx.
• Patients with simultaneous primaries
• Stage IV, M1 (distant metastasis)
• Prior or current use of approved or investigational anticancer agent other than those provided in this study.
• Grade 3 or 4 dysphagia or odynophagia (National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria, version 5.0) or inability to eat a normal (solid) diet
• Requirement at baseline for parenteral or gastrointestinal tube-delivered nutrition for any reason or prophylactic insertion of gastrostomy tube with dependency on tube feeding at baseline.
• Malignant tumors other than squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck within last 5 years, unless treated definitively and with low risk of recurrence in the judgment of the treating investigator.
• Active infectious disease excluding oral candidiasis.
• Presence of oral mucositis (WHO Score ≥ Grade 1) or other oral mucosal ulceration at baseline.
• Untreated active oral or dental infection
• Known history of human immunodeficiency virus or active hepatitis B or C.
• Any significant medical diseases or conditions, as assessed by the investigators and sponsor that would substantially increase the medical risks of participating in this study (e.g, immunosuppression, uncontrolled diabetes, NYHA II-IV congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction within 6 months of study, severe chronic pulmonary disease or active uncontrolled infection, uncontrolled or clinically relevant pulmonary edema)
• Use of the following within 48 hours of enrollment and duration of Oral Mucositis follow up: vitamin B12 (cobalamin) or synthetic vitamin B12, cyanocobalamin, or the vitamin B12 precursor, cobinamide, or any supplement or multivitamin with vitamin B12 or vitamin E in it since both vitamin B12 and vitamin E interact negatively with RRx-001.
• Use of prebiotics and probiotics
• Pregnant or nursing.
• Known allergies or intolerance to cisplatin or other platinum-containing compounds.
• Sjogren syndrome
Testing the Combination of Two Anticancer Drugs M1774 (Tuvusertib) and Avelumab to Evaluate Their Safety and Effectiveness in Treating Merkel Cell Skin Cancer, MATRiX Trial
This phase II trial compares tuvusertib in combination with avelumab to tuvusertib alone to determine whether the combination therapy will lengthen the time before the cancer starts getting worse in patients with Merkel cell cancer that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory). Tuvusertib is a drug that inhibits an enzyme called ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3 related (ATR) kinase, which is an enzyme that plays a role in repair of damaged deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) as well as tumor cell replication and survival. It may lead to tumor cell death by inhibiting ATR kinase activity. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as avelumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving tuvusertib in combination with avelumab may lengthen the time before Merkel cell cancer starts getting worse compared to giving avelumab alone.
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IDE196 (Darovasertib) in Combination with Crizotinib As First-line Therapy in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
This is a Phase 2/3, multi-arm, multi-stage, open-label study of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A\*02:01 negative participants with metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) who will be randomized to receive either IDE196 + crizotinib or investigator's choice of treatment (pembrolizumab, ipilimumab + nivolumab, or dacarbazine).
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Study Evaluating INS018_055 Administered Orally to Subjects With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about INS018_055 in adults with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). The primary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of INS018_055 orally administered for up to 12 weeks in adult subjects with IPF compared to placebo.
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• Male or female patients aged ≥40 years based on the date of the written informed consent form
• Diagnosis of IPF as defined by American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society/Japanese Respiratory Society/Latin American Thoracic Association guidelines
• In a stable condition and suitable for study participation based on the results of medical history, physical examination, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and laboratory evaluation
• Subjects with background pirfenidone or nintedanib may be enrolled if their regimen of antifibrotic therapy has been stable for > 8 weeks prior to Visit 1
• Meeting all of the following criteria during the screening period:
• FVC ≥40% predicted of normal
• DLCO corrected for Hgb ≥25% and ≤80% predicted of normal.
• forced expiratory volume in the first second/FVC (FEV1/FVC) ratio >0.7 based on pre-bronchodilator value
• Acute IPF exacerbation within 4 months prior to Visit 1 and/or Day 1, as determined by the investigator
• Patients who are unwilling to refrain from smoking within 3 months prior to screening and until the end of the study
• Female patients who are pregnant or nursing
• Abnormal ECG findings
A Study to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of BCL2 Inhibitor Sonrotoclax as Monotherapy and in Combination With Zanubrutinib in Adults With Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the BCL2 inhibitor sonrotoclax (BGB-11417) in participants with relapsed/refractory Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia (R/R WM) and in combination with zanubrutinib in adult participants with previously untreated WM.
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Study of Tinengotinib VS. Physician's Choice a Treatment of Subjects With FGFR-altered in Cholangiocarcinoma (FIRST-308)
This study is a Phase III, Randomized, Controlled, Global Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Tinengotinib versus Physician's Choice in Subjects with Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR)-altered, Chemotherapy- and FGFR Inhibitor-Refractory/Relapsed Cholangiocarcinoma
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• ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF).
• Histologically or cytologically confirmed CCA/adenocarcinoma of biliary origin with radiological evidence of unresectable or metastatic disease.
• Documentation of FGFR2 fusion/rearrangement gene status
• Subjects must have received at least one line of prior chemotherapy and exactly one FDA approved FGFR inhibitor.
• Prior receipt of two or more FGFR inhibitors, either approved or investigational drugs.
• Subjects with known brain or central nervous system (CNS) metastases that have radiologically or clinically progressed in the 28 days prior to initiation of therapy. Subjects with asymptomatic brain/CNS metastases or treated brain/CNS metastases that have been clinically stable for 14 days on steroids without escalation of steroids are eligible for enrollment.
• Subjects with a known concurrent malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin, carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or other noninvasive or indolent malignancy, including those that have previously undergone potentially curative therapy.
• Subjects who have received prior systemic therapy or investigational study drug ≤ 5 half-lives or 14 days, whichever is shorter, prior to starting the study drug or who have not recovered (grade ≤ 1 or at pretreatment baseline except tolerable grade 2 alopecia, fatigue/asthenia, and neuropathy due to trauma) from adverse events (AEs) of prior therapy.
• Concurrent anticancer therapy including chemo-, immune-, or radiotherapy. Hormone therapy may be allowed with Sponsor approval.
• Subjects who have received wide field radiotherapy ≤ 4 weeks or limited field radiation for palliation ≤ 2 weeks prior to starting the study drug or who have not recovered from AEs of prior therapy.
• Subjects with uncontrolled hypertension (defined as blood pressure of ≥ 150 mm Hg systolic and/or ≥ 90 mm Hg diastolic despite adequate treatment with antihypertensive medications at screening)
Advanced Renal Cell Cancer Combination ImmunoThErapy Clinical Trial (ARCITECT)
This study is a randomized, open label, multicenter Phase II trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of botensilimab (a novel Fc enhanced Tree depleting anti-CTLA4) and balstilimab (a novel anti-PD1) relative to ipilimumab and nivolumab in treatment naïve patients with metastatic ccRCC. The study will plan to enroll 120 eligible patients randomized in a 2:1 fashion to Arm A and Arm B. Patients in all IMDC Risk Groups are included. This study utilizes a Simon's two stage design which is described in the protocol. Patients randomized to Arm A will receive botensilimab in combination with balstilimab. Patients randomized to Arm B will receive ipilimumab in combination with nivolumab. Study treatment on both arms will continue until toxicity, disease progression or a maximum of 96 total weeks (12 weeks induction, 84 weeks maintenance).
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• Patient must have ECOG PS of ≤ 2 within 28 days of C1D1.
• Age ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent.
• Patient must have histological confirmation of renal carcinoma with clear cell component including advanced RCC (not amenable to curative surgery or radiation therapy) or metastatic RCC.
• Patient must have measurable disease by CT or MRI per RECIST 1.1 criteria. Radiated lesions cannot be used as measurable lesions unless there is clear evidence of progression.
• Patient must have defined IMDC risk categorization of either favorable, intermediate or poor based on clinical variables of increased risk (below). * No risk factors (0) = favorable risk * 1-2 risk factors = intermediate risk * ≥ 3 risk factors = poor risk NOTE: Patients with all IMDC risk factors are eligible, but will be stratified according to IMDC risk, and initial analysis will be based on the IMDC intermediate and poor risk patients. IMDC Risks: * KPS less than 80% * Less than 1 year from diagnosis including original localized disease to randomization(if applicable) * Hemoglobin less than the lower limit of normal * Corrected calcium concentration greater than 10 mg/dL * ANC greater than the ULN * Platelet count greater than the ULN
• Patient must have either a formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block or at least 10 (preferably 20) unstained tumor tissue sections, obtained from a metastatic lesion, preferably within 3 months or no more than 12 months with an associated pathology report. This tissue must be identified prior to registration. Confirmation of sufficient archival tissue must be obtained after informed consent and the tissue must be shipped to the appropriate lab by end of Cycle 2. Biopsies should be excisional, incisional, or core needle. Fine needle aspiration is unacceptable for submission. Biopsies of bone lesions that do not have a soft tissue component are also unacceptable for submission. This sample is required to be eligible for the trial. If a patient is having a standard of care biopsy, part of that sample may be utilized for eligibility.
• Demonstrate adequate organ function as defined below; all screening labs to be obtained within 28 days prior to registration. * Hematological * White blood cell (WBC) ≥ 2,000/uL * Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1,000/uL; without growth factor support * Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 8.0 g/dL; ≥ 7 days without PRBC transfusion. * Platelets ≥ 75,000/uL; without platelet transfusion * Renal * Calculated creatinine clearance (CrCl)1 ≥ 40 mL/min * Hepatic * Total Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) \*EXCEPT participants with Gilbert Syndrome who must have a Total Bilirubin level of \< 3.0 x ULN * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3.0 × ULN * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3.0 × ULN
• HIV positive patients may be eligible if either: * Patients with CD4 \> 200 cells/mm3 OR * Patients with HIV viral load undetectable.
• Active HBV or active HCV patients may be eligible if: * Patients with HBV infection are eligible if hepatitis B surface antigen and HBV DNA are negative. * Patients with HCV infection are eligible if HCV RNA is negative.
• WOCBP must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test (minimum sensitivity 25 IU/L or equivalent units of human chorionic gonadotropin \[HCG\]) within 1 week prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
• WOCBP must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception.
• Males who are sexually active with WOCBP must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception.
• Prior adjuvant or systemic therapy for RCC.
• Prior treatment with an anti-PD1 or anti-PDL1 agent, anti-CTLA4 antibody or a VEGFR TKI or anti-VEGF antibody including in the adjuvant setting.
• Radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Expected to require any other form of systemic or localized antineoplastic therapy while on trial (including maintenance therapy with another agent, radiation therapy, and/or surgical resection).
• Currently known active and definitive CNS metastases. Patients who have treated brain metastases (with either surgical resection or stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)) may be eligible. Patients must not have taken any steroids ≤ 2 weeks prior to randomization for the purpose of managing their brain metastases. Repeat imaging after SRS or surgical resection is not required so long as baseline MRI is within 4 weeks of registration. Patients with multiple brain metastases treated with SRS (with or without WBRT), are not excluded. Patients with definitive CNS metastases treated with only WBRT are ineligible. Patients with potential CNS metastases that are too small for treatment with either SRS or surgery (e.g. 1-2 mm) and/or are of uncertain etiology are potentially eligible, but need to be discussed with and approved by the sponsor-investigator.
• Persistent toxicity of National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 Grade \> 1 severity that is related to prior therapy. NOTE: Sensory neuropathy or alopecia of Grade ≤ 2 are acceptable.
• Known severe (Grade ≥ 3) hypersensitivity reactions to fully human monoclonal antibodies, antibody, or severe reaction to immuno-oncology agents, such as colitis or pneumonitis requiring treatment with steroids; or has a history of interstitial lung disease, any history of anaphylaxis, or uncontrolled asthma.
• Known condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\>10 mg daily prednisone or equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of randomization. Inhaled or topical steroids, and adrenal replacement steroid doses \<10 mg daily prednisone equivalent are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune disease. NOTE: Corticosteroid use as a premedication for IV contrast allergies/reactions is allowed.
• Active known or suspected autoimmune disease that required systemic treatment within 2 years of the start of study drug (i.e., with use of disease-modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs). Subjects with type I diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism only requiring hormone replacement, skin disorders (such as vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia) not requiring systemic treatment, or conditions not expected to recur in the absence of an external trigger (e.g., celiac disease) are permitted to enroll.
• Uncontrolled adrenal insufficiency based on investigator discretion.
• Active infection requiring systemic therapy within 14 days of Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Clinically significant (i.e., active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident/stroke or myocardial infarction within 6 months of enrollment, unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association class ≥ II), or serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication.
• Legally incapacitated or has limited legal capacity.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Prior allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant, except for corneal transplants.
• Major surgery (e.g., nephrectomy) less than 28 days prior to Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Prior malignancy active within the previous 2 years from screening except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured, such as basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or carcinoma in situ of the prostate, cervix, or breast.
• Any condition including medical, emotional, psychiatric, or logistical that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would preclude the participant from adhering to the protocol or would increase the risk associated with study participation or study treatment administration or interfere with the interpretation of safety results.
• Receipt of a live/attenuated vaccine within 30 days of first study treatment. The use of inactivated seasonal influenza vaccines (eg, Fluzone®) will be permitted on study without restriction.
Sequential Treatment of Cabozantinib for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of a higher dose of ncabozantinib in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma who have progressed on or after receiving cabozantinib treatment.
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• Patients with advanced RCC (defined as locally advanced unresectable or metastatic) of any histology who progressed on/after cabozantinib monotherapy in any line of treatment. Patient must have cabozantinib sensitive disease (prior treatment with cabozantinib ≥ 6 months)
• Ability to tolerate prior cabozantinib at 60mg PO daily with manageable toxicity profile at the respective doses, at investigator discretion
• Prior PD-1 inhibitor/PD-L1 inhibitor allowed
• Evidence of measurable disease per RECIST 1.1
• For up to 5 patients opting into on-treatment biopsy, one of the following must be met:
• Archival tissue confirmed to be available and obtained within 30 days of informed consent as well as willingness to undergo an on-treatment biopsy at 12 weeks (+/- 7 days). OR
• Willingness to undergo a baseline biopsy prior to Cycle 1 Day1, as well as an on-treatment biopsy at 12 weeks (+/- 7 days).
• Age ≥ 18 at time of consent
• ECOG performance status ≤ 2
• Capable of understanding and complying with the protocol requirements and must have signed the informed consent document
• No washout period is needed for cabozantinib, minimum of 4 weeks or 4 half-lives washout, whichever is shorter, for other standard or experimental anti-cancer therapies.
• Recovery to baseline or ≤ Grade 1 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5 from toxicities related to any prior treatments, unless AE(s) are clinically nonsignificant and/or stable on supportive therapy
• Adequate organ and marrow function, based upon meeting all of the following laboratory criteria within 14 days before first dose of study treatment:
• Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/µL without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) support
• White blood cell (WBC) count ≥ 2500/µL
• Platelets ≥ 100,000/µL without transfusion
• Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL (≥ 90 g/L) (transfusion acceptable per investigator discretion)
• Alanine transaminase (ALT), AST and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) ≤ 3 x ULN. ALP ≤ 5x ULN with documented bone metastases
• Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN (for subjects with Gilbert's disease ≤ 3x ULN)
• Serum albumin ≥ 2.8 g/dl
• Prothrombin (PT)/international normalized ratio (INR) or partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test \< 1.3x the laboratory ULN
• Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5x ULN or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 40mL/min (≥ 0.675mL/sec) using the Cockcroft-Gault equation: * Males: (140 - age) x weight (kg)/(serum creatinine \[mg/dL\] × 72) * Females: \[(140 - age) x weight (kg)/(serum creatinine \[mg/dL\] × 72)\] × 0.85
• Urine protein/creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≤1 mg/mg (≤113.2 mg/mmol), or 24h urine protein ≤1 g
• Sexually active fertile subjects and their partners must agree to use medically accepted methods of contraception (e.g., barrier methods, including male condom, female condom, or diaphragm with spermicidal gel) during the course of the study and for 4 months after the last dose of cabozantinib Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
• Female subjects are considered to be of childbearing potential unless one of the following criteria is met: * documented permanent sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy), or * documented postmenopausal status (defined as 12 months of amenorrhea in a woman \> 45 years-of-age in the absence of other biological or physiological causes.
• In addition, females \< 55 years-of-age must have a serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level \> 40 mIU/mL to confirm menopause.
• Radiation therapy for bone metastasis within 2 weeks or any other radiation therapy within 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment. Systemic treatment with radionuclides within 6 weeks before first dose of study treatment. Subjects with clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior radiation therapy are not eligible
• Known brain metastases or cranial epidural disease unless adequately treated with radiotherapy and/or surgery (including radiosurgery) and stable for 1) at least 2 weeks after radiotherapy or 2) at least 4 weeks after major surgery (e.g., removal or biopsy of brain metastasis) prior to first dose of study treatment. Subjects must have complete wound healing from major surgery or minor surgery before first dose of study treatment. Eligible subjects must be neurologically asymptomatic and without corticosteroid treatment for the brain metastasis at the time of first dose of study treatment
• Concomitant anticoagulation with coumarin agents (e.g., warfarin), direct thrombin inhibitors (e.g., dabigatran), direct factor Xa inhibitor betrixaban, or platelet inhibitors (e.g., clopidogrel). Allowed anticoagulants are the following: 1) prophylactic use of low-dose aspirin for cardio-protection (per local applicable guidelines) and low-dose low molecular weight heparins (LMWH). 2) Therapeutic doses of LMWH or anticoagulation with direct factor Xa inhibitors rivaroxaban, edoxaban, or apixaban in subjects without known brain metastases who are on a stable dose of the anticoagulant for at least 1 week before first dose of study treatment without clinically significant hemorrhagic complications from the anticoagulation regimen or the tumor
• The subject has uncontrolled, significant intercurrent or recent illness including, but not limited to, the following conditions:
• Cardiovascular disorders: 1) congestive heart failure New York Heart Association Class 3 or 4, unstable angina pectoris, serious cardiac arrhythmias; 2) uncontrolled hypertension defined as sustained blood pressure (BP) \> 140 mm Hg systolic or \> 90 mm Hg diastolic despite optimal antihypertensive treatment within 1 week of treatment; 3) stroke (including transient ischemic attack \[TIA\]), myocardial infarction (MI), or other ischemic event, or thromboembolic event (e.g., deep venous thrombosis \[DVT\], pulmonary embolism \[PE\]) within 6 months before first dose of study treatment. Note: subjects with a diagnosis of incidental, subsegmental PE or DVT within 6 months are allowed if stable, asymptomatic, and treated with a stable dose of permitted anticoagulation (see exclusion criterion #3.2.4) for at least 1 week before first dose of study treatment
• Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including those associated with a high risk of perforation or fistula formation, including 1) the subject has evidence of tumor invading the GI tract, active peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease), diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis or appendicitis, acute pancreatitis, acute obstruction of the pancreatic duct or common bile duct, or gastric outlet obstruction; 2) abdominal fistula, GI perforation, bowel obstruction, or intra-abdominal abscess within 6 months before first dose of study treatment. Note: Complete healing of an intra-abdominal abscess must be confirmed before first dose of study treatment
• Clinically significant hematuria, hematemesis, hemoptysis, or other history of significant bleeding (e.g., pulmonary hemorrhage) within 6 weeks before first dose of study treatment. (Clinically significant hematuria defined by needing transfusion; clinically significant hematemesis or hemoptysis defined by needing hospital admission)
• Cavitating pulmonary lesion(s) or known endotracheal or endobronchial disease manifestation. Cavitary pulmonary lesions are allowed if not symptomatic.
• Lesions invading or encasing any major blood vessels
• Other clinically significant disorders that would preclude safe study participation
• Serious non-healing wound/ulcer/bone fracture
• Moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C).
• Acute COVID-19 infection - clinical recovery from COVID-19 infection at least 14 days prior to enrollment allowed.
• Major surgery (e.g., laparoscopic nephrectomy, GI surgery, removal or biopsy of brain metastasis) within 2 weeks before first dose of study treatment. Minor surgeries within 10 days before first dose of study treatment. Subjects must have complete wound healing from major surgery or minor surgery before first dose of study treatment. Subjects with clinically relevant ongoing complications from prior surgery are not eligible
• Corrected QT interval calculated by the Fridericia formula (QTcF) \> 500 ms per electrocardiogram (ECG) within 14 days before first dose of study treatment. Furthermore, subjects with a history of additional risk factors for torsades de pointes (e.g., long QT syndrome) are also excluded. Note: If a single ECG shows a QTcF with an absolute value \> 500 ms, two additional ECGs at intervals of approximately 3 min must be performed within 30 min after the initial ECG, and the average of these three consecutive results for QTcF will be used to determine eligibility.
• Pregnant or lactating females
• Inability to swallow tablets
• Previously identified allergy or hypersensitivity to components of the study treatment formulations or history of severe infusion-related reactions to monoclonal antibodies. Subjects with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption are also excluded
• Another malignancy within 2 years prior to first dose of study treatment that requires active treatment, except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured, such as basal or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, Gleason 6 prostate cancer, or carcinoma in situ of cervix or breast
A Study of AAV2-hAQP1 Gene Therapy in Participants With Radiation-Induced Late Xerostomia (AQUAX2)
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of bilateral intra-parotid administration of AAV2-hAQP1 in adults with Grade 2 or Grade 3 radiation-induced late xerostomia.
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Nuwiq for Perioperative Management Of Patients With Haemophilia A on Emicizumab Regular Prophylaxis Study (NuPOWER)
Recombinant factor VIII for the prevention of bleeding in patients with severe haemophilia A undergoing major surgery while receiving emicizumab prophylaxis
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ARGX-117 in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients at Risk for Delayed Graft Function (VARVARA)
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of ARGX-117 in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients at Risk for Delayed Graft Function. The study consists of 2 parts: part A comprises the main study period, and part B comprises the long-term observational follow-up period. During part A, after the screening period, eligible participants will be randomized to receive either ARGX-117 or placebo, entering the treatment and evaluation period (duration of up to 52 weeks). After the treatment period, participants will enter a follow-up period of up to 12 weeks. The total study duration varies from approximately 64 weeks up to 5 years post-transplant depending on whether a participant enrols in part B of the study.
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A Safety and Efficacy Study of HCB101, Fc-fusion Protein Targeting SIRPα-CD47 Pathway, in Solid or Hematological Tumors
The purpose of this study is to find out whether IV injection of HCB101 is an effective treatment for different types of advanced solid tumors or relapsed and refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma and what side effects (unwanted effects) may occur in subjects aged 18 years old and above.
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• Able to understand and willing to sign the ICF.
• Male and female subjects of ≥18 years of age.
• Histologically/cytologically confirmed, locally advanced solid tumor: subjects with histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced solid tumors refractory to standard therapy, or for which no standard treatment exists or non-Hodgkin lymphoma, relapsed or refractory to at least 2 prior lines of therapy.
• For subjects with advanced solid tumor - must have at least 1 measurable lesion as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1 at baseline.
• For subjects with non-Hodgkin lymphoma - must have non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is measurable or assessable for response per Lugano Classification (with 2016 refinement).
• Must have ECOG performance status of 0 to 2 at Screening.
• Able to provide tumor tissue samples.
• Have life expectancy of ≥12 weeks.
• With known history of hypersensitivity to any components of HCB101.
• Known active or untreated CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
• Have undergone a major surgery or radical radiotherapy or palliative radiotherapy or have used a radioactive drug that is not completed at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of HCB101.
• Clinically significant cardiovascular condition.
• Any previous treatment-related toxicities which have not recovered to ≤ Grade 1 as evaluated by National Cancer Institute, Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0 or baseline, except alopecia and anemia.
• With known inherited or acquired bleeding disorder or bleeding diathesis. .
• Have RBC transfusion within 4 weeks prior to Screening.
• With a previously documented diagnosis of hemolytic anemia or Evans Syndrome in the last 3 months.
• Any investigational or approved systemic cancer therapy.
• Active use of vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant like warfarin. Use of low molecular weight heparin and factor Xa inhibitors will be permitted on case by case basis. There will be no restriction for daily aspirin ≤ 81 mg/QD.
• Have used herbal medication within 14 days prior to the first dose of HCB101.
• Have received any treatment targeting the CD47 or SIRPα pathway.
• Have other malignancies requiring treatment within 2 years prior to the first dose of HCB101.
• Participation in another clinical study with an investigational product administered in the last 14 days prior to receiving the first dose of HCB101.
• An investigational device used within 28 days prior to the first dose of HCB101.
• Positive for hepatitis B, active hepatitis C infections, positive for HIV, or known active or latent tuberculosis.
• Known to have a history of alcoholism or drug abuse.
Sonocloud-9 in Association With Carboplatin Versus Standard-of-Care Chemotherapies (CCNU or TMZ) in Recurrent GBM (SONOBIRD)
The brain is protected from any toxic or inflammatory molecule by the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This physical barrier is located at the level of the blood vessel walls. Because of these barrier properties, the blood vessels are also impermeable to the passage of therapeutic molecules from the blood to the brain. The development of effective treatments against glioblastoma is thus limited due to the BBB that prevents most drugs injected in the bloodstream from getting into brain tissue where the tumour is seated. The SonoCloud-9 (SC9) is an investigational device using ultrasound technology and specially developed to open the BBB in the area of and surrounding the tumour. The transient opening of the BBB allows more drugs to reach the brain tumour tissue. Carboplatin is a chemotherapy that is approved to treat different cancer types alone or in combination with other drugs, and has been used in the treatment of glioblastoma. Despite its proven efficacy in the laboratory on glioblastoma cells, carboplatin does not readily cross the BBB in humans. A clinical trial has shown that in combination with the SonoCloud-9, more carboplatin can reach the brain tumour tissue. The objective of the proposed trial is to show that the association - carboplatin with the SonoCloud-9 - will increase efficacy of the drug in patients with recurrent glioblastoma.
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• Histologically proven glioblastoma (WHO criteria 2021), absence of IDH mutation demonstrated by negative IDH1 R132H staining on Immunohistochemistry.
• Patient must have received prior first line therapy that must have contained both:
• Prior surgery or biopsy and standard fractionated radiotherapy (1.8-2 Gy/fraction, \>56 Gy\<66 Gy) or hypofractionated radiotherapy (15 x 2.66 Gy or similar regimen)
• One line of maintenance chemotherapy and/or immune- or biological therapy, (with or without Tumor-Treating Fields)
• First, unequivocal disease progression with
• measurable tumor (\>100 mm2 or 1 cm3, based on RANO criteria) documented (e.g., increase of 25% in tumor diameter) on MRI performed within 14 days of inclusion and,
• interval of a minimum of 12 weeks since the completion of prior radiotherapy, unless there is a new lesion outside the radiation field or unequivocal evidence of viable tumor on histopathological sampling
• Patient is candidate for craniotomy and at least 50% resection of enhancing region
• Maximal enhancing tumor diameter prior to inclusion ≤ 5 cm on T1w. (In case of planned lobectomy, post operative peritumoral brain or residual size ≤5 cm)
• WHO performance status ≤ 2 (equivalent to Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) ≥ 70)
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Participant must be recovered from acute toxic effects (\
• ≥ 6 weeks of prior bevacizumab
• Adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal laboratory values within 14 days of inclusion i.e.:
• Hemoglobin ≥ 10 g/dL, platelets ≥ 100,000/mm3, neutrophils ≥ 1500/mm3.
• Liver function test with ≤ grade 1 alterations, except if due to antiepileptic drug therapy or isolated increased bilirubin due to Gilbert syndrome
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of at least 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 using Cockcroft Gault formula
• Patient able to understand clinical trial information and willing to provide signed and informed consent
• Patient of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 14 days of inclusion and must agree to use a medically-acceptable method of birth control during the treatment period and, if randomized in the experimental arm, for at least 1 month after the last cycle of carboplatin
• A male patient must agree to use condoms during the treatment period and, if randomized in the experimental arm, for at least 3 months after the last cycle of carboplatin; the patient must also refrain from donating sperm during this period.
• Patient must be a beneficiary of a health plan that covers routine patient care costs. Patient must be a beneficiary of or affiliated with a social security scheme (according to country-specific requirements) Non-
• Multifocal enhancing tumor on T1w (unless all localized in a 5 cm diameter area)
• Posterior fossa tumor
• Known BRAF/ NTKR mutated patients
• Patient at risk of surgery site infection (e.g., 2 or more previous craniotomies/neurosurgery within the last 3 months, poor skin condition, and/or previously infected surgical field, or any other condition that is of increased infectious risk in the opinion of the neurosurgeon)
• Patient treated at high, stable -or average- dose of corticosteroids (≥ 6 mg/day dexamethasone or equivalent) in the 7 days prior to inclusion. Patients on dexamethasone for reasons other than mass effect may still be enrolled.
• Contra-indication to carboplatin, CCNU or TMZ
• Known history of hypersensitivity reactions to perflutren lipid microsphere components or to any of the inactive ingredients in ultrasound resonator
• Patient has received bevacizumab for other reasons (such as tumor progression) than treating edema
• Peripheral neuropathy or neuropathy ≥ grade 2
• Uncontrolled epilepsy or evidence of intracranial pressure
• Patient with known intracranial aneurism or having presented intra-tumor significant spontaneous hemorrhage
• Patient with unremovable coils, clips, shunts, intravascular stents, and/or wafer, or reservoirs
• Patient with medical need to be on continued anti-platelet aggregation therapy and/or anticoagulation. Patients for whom anticoagulation/platelet aggregation can be temporarily interrupted may be eligible after discussion and prior authorization by the sponsor.
• Patient receiving enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (namely phenytoin, carbamazepine and derivatives, phenobarbital), unless switched on another antiepileptic regimen
• History of other malignancy within 3 years prior to study start with the exception of adequately treated basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, non-melanomatous skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the uterine cervix
• Patient with known or suspected active or chronic infections
• Patient with known significant cardiac disease, known to have right-to-left shunts, severe pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary artery pressure \> 90 mm Hg), uncontrolled systemic hypertension, or acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Known sensitivity/allergy to gadolinium, or other intravascular contrast agents
• Patient with impaired thermo-regulation or temperature sensation
• Pregnant, or breastfeeding patient
• Any other serious patient medical or psychological condition that may interfere with adequate and safe delivery of treatment and care (e.g., positive human immunodeficiency virus \[HIV\] status, potential blood-borne infections,...), circumstance (e.g., sinus opening during surgery), psychological, morphological characteristics (e.g., skin characteristics, bone thickness), or any pre-existing comorbidities that in the investigator's opinion may prevent the implantation of the device, may impair the ability of the patient to receive treatment with SonoCloud-9 or may be confounding for evaluation of the clinical trial endpoints
• Patients under guardianship, curatorship, under legal protection or deprived of liberty by an administrative or judicial decision Exclusion Criterion: Occurrence of any major medical illnesses or impairments that in the Investigator's opinion may hampered the ability of the patient to receive treatment with SonoCloud-9 or may be confounding for evaluation of the clinical endpoints.
Mitoquinone/mitoquinol Mesylate As Oral and Safe Postexposure Prophylaxis for Covid-19
Adults who do not have major health, kidney, gastrointestinal disease will be randomized to receive oral mitoquinone/mitoquinol mesylate (Mito-MES) versus placebo to prevent the development and progression of COVID-19 after high-risk exposure to a person with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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A Study to Evaluate Impact of Efanesoctocog Alfa on Long-term Joint Health in Participants With Hemophilia A
This is a prospective, observational, multi-center longitudinal cohort study to describe the real-world effectiveness, safety and treatment usage of efanesoctocog alfa in patients with hemophilia A treated per standard of care in the US and Japan. Patients will be enrolled in the study after the introduction of efanesoctocog alfa in the hemophilia treatment landscape in each study country. Decision to initiate treatment with commercially available efanesoctocog alfa will be made by the treating physician independently from the decision to include patients in the study. No study medication is provided. The data related to efanesoctocog alfa effectiveness, safety and usage will be collected prospectively during routine visits (expected annual/semi-annual visits) for up to 5 years following enrollment /treatment initiation.
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Testing Pump Chemotherapy in Addition to Standard of Care Chemotherapy Versus Standard of Care Chemotherapy Alone for Patients With Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: The PUMP Trial
This phase III trial compares hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) (pump chemotherapy) in addition to standard of care chemotherapy versus standard of care chemotherapy alone in treating patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver (liver metastases) and cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). HAI uses a catheter to carry a tumor-killing chemotherapy drug called floxuridine directly into the liver. HAI is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver, but it is only available at a small number of hospitals, and most of the time it is not used until standard chemotherapy stops working. Standard chemotherapy drugs work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Adding HAI to standard chemotherapy may be effective in shrinking or stabilizing unresectable colorectal liver metastases.
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Focused Radiation Versus Systemic Therapy for Kidney Cancer Patients With Limited Metastasis, SOAR Study
This phase III trial compares the effect of stero-ablative radiotherapy (SAbR) followed by standard of care systemic therapy, to standard of care systemic therapy alone, in patients with kidney cancer that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to a limited (2-5) number of places in the body (metastatic). Study doctors want to find out if this approach is better or worse than the usual approach for metastatic kidney cancer. The usual approach is defined as the care most people get for metastatic kidney cancer which includes systemic therapy such as immunotherapy (given through the veins) and/or small molecular inhibitor (tablets taken by mouth). Radiotherapy uses high energy x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. SAbR uses special equipment to position a patient and deliver radiation to tumors with high precision. Giving SAbR prior to systemic therapy may kill more tumor cells than the usual approach, which is systemic therapy alone.
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A Study Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Risdiplam Administered in Pediatric Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Who Experienced a Plateau or Decline in Function After Gene Therapy (HINALEA 2)
This is an open-label, single-arm, multicenter clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of risdiplam administered in pediatric participants with SMA and 2 SMN2 copies who previously received onasemnogene abeparvovec and experience a plateau or decline in function. Participants to be enrolled are children \<2 years of age genetically diagnosed with SMA.
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A Study Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Risdiplam Administered as an Early Intervention in Pediatric Participants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy After Gene Therapy (HINALEA 1)
This is an open-label, single-arm, multicenter clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of risdiplam administered as an early intervention in pediatric participants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and 2 SMN2 copies who have previously received onasemnogene abeparvovec. Participants are children \< 2 years of age genetically diagnosed with SMA.
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Safety and Efficacy of Epcoritamab With Gemcitabine, Dexamethasone, and Cisplatin (GDP) Salvage Chemotherapy in Relapsed Refractory Large B-cell Lymphoma
Subjects with relapsed large cell lymphoma will receive 3 cycles of combination therapy consisting of GDP and epcoritamab. Each cycle will last 21 days. GDP consists of gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 IV on Days 1 and 8, cisplatin 75 mg/m2 IV on Day 1, and dexamethasone 40 mg orally on Days 1 through 4. Epcoritamab will be administered subcutaneously (SC) on Days 1, 8, and 15. Patients will receive granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) between Day 8 through Day 10 of each cycle of combination therapy. Patients will then undergo radiology imaging for disease assessment. Patients may proceed to SCT(autologous or allogeneic) or CAR T-cell therapy or epcoritamab monotherapy upon completion of Cycle 3 per investigator discretion. The rationale for subjects not proceeding to autoSCT or CAR T-cell therapy will be captured in the eCRFs. Patients who do not undergo SCT or CAR T-cell therapy may have the option to receive study treatment with epcoritamab monotherapy following completion of Cycle 3. Epcoritamab monotherapy will be offered to selected subjects who become ineligible to undergo SCT or CAR T-cell therapy (such as social situation, change in subject decision). The decision to offer epcoritamab monotherapy will be per investigator's discretion. However, subjects must have demonstrated a response to the combination therapy (partial remission or complete remission) per disease assessment scans prior to offering epcoritamab monotherapy. Epcoritamab monotherapy should begin 2 weeks following Cycle 3 Day 15. Monotherapy will consist of epcoritamab 48 mg administered subcutaneously on Days 1 and 15 of each 28 day cycle for Cycle 4 to Cycle 9 or until unacceptable toxicity, or disease progression per the Lugano Criteria.
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• Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information prior to registration. NOTE: HIPAA authorization may be included in the informed consent or obtained separately.
• Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent.
• ECOG Performance Status of 0-2 within 28 days prior to registration.
• Histological confirmed CD20+ relapsed large cell lymphoma according to the 5th edition of the WHO classification of the hematolymphoid tumors and the 2022 international consensus classification of mature lymphoid neoplasms including de-novo and transformed from prior indolent B-cell NHL such as follicular lymphoma, or marginal zone lymphoma (33, 34). NOTE: Subjects with high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBCL), NOS subtype, and high-grade B-cell lymphoma with c-MYC, Bcl2 and/or Bcl6 rearrangements (double or triple hit lymphoma) are eligible. Patients with primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma, and T-cell histiocyte-rich B-cell lymphoma, primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type, Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma, Epstein-Barr virus-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS, Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma associated with chronic inflammation, and ALK-positive large B-cell lymphoma are eligible. Patients with Burkitt lymphoma or lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma are not eligible.
• Positron emission tomography (PET) positive measurable disease with at least 1 node having the longest diameter (LDi) greater than (\>) 1.5 centimeter (cm) or 1 extranodal lesion with LDi \>1 cm (per the Lugano Criteria 2014).
• Have received at least 1 prior line of systemic therapy for the treatment of large cell lymphoma. NOTE: Prior radiation therapy or systemic corticosteroids will not be considered a line of therapy.
• Must have had relapsed or refractory disease following standard frontline chemotherapy. Refractory disease is defined as large cell lymphoma not achieving complete remission, progressing or relapsing within 6 months after first-line chemotherapy based on PET/CT per the Lugano criteria. Relapsed disease is defined as disease that recurs beyond 6 months after completion of initial chemotherapy based on PET/CT per the Lugano criteria.
• Patients must be deemed eligible to proceed with stem cell transplantation (autologous or allogeneic) or CAR T-cell therapy per treating physician discretion. Patients being considered for allogeneic stem cell transplant may be eligible.
• Archival tissue obtained within 2 years of signing consent is required if available and will be identified at screening and shipped prior to Cycle 2 Day 1. If archival tissue is not available, fresh tissue from a standard of care biopsy is required. If a subject does not have archival tissue or is not undergoing a standard of care biopsy, they are not eligible for the trial. NOTE: A pre-treatment fresh tissue core or excisional biopsy at screening is preferred which should be considered standard of care.
• Demonstrate adequate organ function. All screening labs to be obtained within 21 days prior to registration. \*Patients with bone marrow involvement will be eligible to participate in the study but must meet hematologic parameters.
• Life expectancy of ≥ 6 months, as determined by the enrolling physician or protocol designee.
• Females subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine or serum pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to study treatment. If a urine test is done and it is positice ir cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required.
• Female subjects of childbearing potential and male subjects must be willing to abstain from penile-vaginal intercourse or to use an effective method(s) of contraception.
• As determined by the enrolling physician or protocol designee, ability of the subject to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study.
• Previous treatment with gemcitabine, cisplatin, and epcoritamab or other bispecific T-cell engager antibody (BiTE) such aas glofitamab, mosunetuzumab, or odronextamab.
• Known active central nervous system or meningeal involvement by large cell lymphoma at time of screening. Patients diagnosed with CNS disease who achieved and maintained CNS CR at the time of relapse are eligible. Lumbar puncture must be done in this case prior to study entry to demonstrate CNS CR status. Tests to investigate CNS involvement are required otherwise only if clinically indicated (i.e. disease suspected on basis of symptoms or other findings).
• Contraindication to any drug contained in the combination therapy regimen (GDP).
• Known hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to epcoritamab or its' excipients.
• Any AE related to the previous large cell lymphoma therapy which has not recovered to Grade ≤ 1 (CTCAE v.5.0) or baseline by C1D1, except alopecia.
• Use of any standard or experimental anti-large cell lymphoma therapy (including nonpalliative radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radio-immunotherapy, or any other anticancer therapy) \< 14 days prior to C1D1 (prednisone up to 50 mg or equivalent for 5 days is permitted; palliative radiation is permitted only if on non-target lesions).
• Major surgery \< 14 days of Cycle 1 Day 1.
• Neuropathy Grade ≥ 2 (CTCAE v.5.0).
• Patients with a history of other malignancies, except adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, non-invasive superficial bladder cancer, curatively treated in-situ cancer of the cervix, DCIS of the breast, localized low grade prostate cancer (up to Gleason score 6), or other solid tumours curatively treated with no evidence of disease for at least 3 years.
• Active bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacterial, parasitic, or other infection (excluding fungal infections of nail beds) requiring systemic treatment within 7 days prior to the first dose of study treatment. Prophylactic antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents are allowed.
• Confirmed history or current autoimmune disease or other diseases requiring permanent immunosuppressive therapy. Low-dose (10 mg/day) prednisolone (or equivalent) for rheumatoid arthritis or similar conditions is allowed.
• Active HIV infection. NOTE: Testing for HIV antibody is required at the time of screening. Those with positive HIV antibody will require HIV viral load by PCR testing. Patients with detectable viral load will not be eligible for the study. Those with positive antibody but undetectable viral load and CD4 \>200 will be eligible.
• Testing for hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) is required at screening. Hepatitis B testing will consist of Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBcAb) and Hepatitis Surface Antibody (HBsAb). Hepatitis C testing will consist of Hepatitis C Antibody (HCAb). Subjects with a history of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection must have an undetectable HBV viral load on suppressive therapy, if indicated. Subjects with evidence of prior HBV but who are PCR-negative are permitted in the trial but should receive prophylactic antiviral therapy. Subjects with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated. For patients with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, the HCV viral load must be undetectable to be eligible for this trial. Subjects who received treatment for HCV that was intended to eradicate the virus may participate if hepatitis C RNA levels are undetectable.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding (NOTE: breast milk cannot be stored for future use while the mother is being treated on study).
• Any life-threatening illness, medical condition, or organ system dysfunction which, in the Investigator's opinion, could compromise the subject's safety, or being compliant with the study procedures.
Direct Access Carotid Artery Stenting Using the Neuroguard IEP System (PERFORMANCE III)
The PERFORMANCE III study is a prospective, multicenter single-arm, open label study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Neuroguard IEP® Direct System for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis in subjects at elevated risk for carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Eligible patients greater than or equal to 20 years of age and less than or equal to 80 years of age, are those who have been diagnosed with either de-novo atherosclerotic or post CEA restenotic lesion(s) in the internal carotid arteries (ICA) or at the carotid bifurcation with greater than or equal to 50% stenosis if symptomatic or greater than or equal to 70% stenosis if asymptomatic.
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• Male and non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding female subjects whose age is ≥ 20 or ≤ 80 years of age.
• Subject is willing and capable of complying with and understands all study protocol requirements, including the specified follow-up visits, and can be contacted by telephone.
• Subject has signed a written informed consent form that has been approved by the local governing Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the respective clinical site.
• Subject is diagnosed with carotid artery stenosis treatable with carotid artery stenting via direct carotid access and is considered a high operative risk for carotid endarterectomy (CEA).
• Subject is diagnosed with either:
• Symptomatic carotid stenosis ≥ 50% as determined by angiography, CTA, or duplex ultrasound. Symptomatic is defined as having stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) in the ipsilateral hemisphere supplied by the target vessel carotid lesion or ipsilateral transient monocular blindness (amaurosis fugax) within 180 days prior to the procedure; or
• Asymptomatic carotid stenosis ≥ 70% as determined by angiography, CTA, or duplex ultrasound.
• Subject has a lesion located in the internal carotid artery (ICA) and/or common carotid artery (CCA).
• Subject has a modified Rankin Scale of ≤ 2 at the time of procedure.
• Females of child-bearing potential have a negative pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to the index procedure.
• Subject is willing and able to take dual anti platelet therapy for a minimum of 30 days following the index procedure.
• Subject meets at least one physiologic or one anatomic high-risk criteria. Anatomic High-Risk Conditions for CEA
• Target lesion at or above C2 (level of jaw). 2. Prior head and neck surgery in the region of the carotid artery. 3. Tracheostomy or tracheostoma. 4. Surgically inaccessible lesion or hostile neck which the investigator deems safe for direct carotid access including but not limited to:
• Prior neck irradiation
• Radial neck dissection
• Cervical spine immobility 5. Prior ipsilateral CEA. 6. Prior cranial nerve injury. 7. Severe tandem lesions. 8. Occlusion of the contralateral CCA or ICA. 9. Severe bilateral ICA stenosis. Physiological High-Risk Conditions for CEA
• Subject is ≥ 70 years of age (maximum 80 years) at the time of enrollment.
• Subject has NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure (CHF).
• Subject has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with FEV1 \< 50, on intermittent or chronic oxygen therapy, or a resting PO2 of ≤ 60 mmHg (room air). 4 Subject has left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤ 35%. 5. Subject has angina class 3 or 4 or unstable angina. 6. Subject has a history of recent myocardial infarction (between 30 days and 6 weeks prior to index the procedure).
• Subject has coronary artery disease with two or more vessels with ≥ 70% stenosis.
• Subject has planned coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) or peripheral vascular surgery between 31 and 60 days after index procedure.
• Subject has restenosis following a prior carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Angiographic Inclusion Criteria
• Subject has a lesion located in the internal carotid artery (ICA) and/or common carotid artery (CCA).
• Single de novo or restenotic (post carotid endarterectomy \[CEA\]) target lesion or severe tandem lesions that can be covered by a single Neuroguard stent.
• Target lesion is treatable with a single stent of up to 40 mm in length.
• Index vessel diameter (segment covered by the mid-portion of the stent) is between 4.0 mm and 6.0 mm at the site of the target lesion.
• Distal vessel diameter at the site of Neuroguard filter deployment is between 4.0 mm and 7.0 mm.
• Distal common carotid artery diameter (segment covered by proximal portion of the stent) is between 4.0 mm and 8.0 mm.
• Sufficient landing zone exists in the cervical internal carotid artery distal to the target lesion to allow for the safe and successful deployment of the integrated Neuroguard filter.
• At least 5 cm of atherosclerosis free space in the ipsilateral common carotid artery between the sheath insertion site and the proximal edge of the target lesion.
• Common carotid artery reference diameter is at least 6 mm.
• Target vessel must meet diameter requirements as set forth in the Neuroguard IEP Direct System Instructions for Use (IFU). General Exclusion Criteria
• Life expectancy of less than one year in the opinion of the investigator at the time of enrollment.
• Currently requiring an organ transplantation.
• An evolving acute stroke
• Anticipated or existing potential sources of emboli including left ventricular aneurysm, aortic or mitral mechanical heart valve, severe calcific aortic stenosis (valve area \< 1.0 cm2), endocarditis, moderate to severe mitral stenosis, known previously symptomatic patent foramen ovale (PFO), left atrial thrombus, any intracardiac mass.
• Deep being thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) treated within the past 12 months.
• Recently (\< 60 days) implanted heart valve.
• Subject has experienced any episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter within the past 6 months or has a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter requiring chronic anticoagulation.
• History of chronic atrial flutter or chronic atrial fibrillation.
• Anticoagulation with Phenprocoumon (Marcumar®), warfarin, direct thrombin inhibitors, or anti-Xa agents within 14 days of the index procedure.
• Subject with a known hypercoaguable state.
• Acute febrile illness (temperature ≥ 100.4°F or 38°C) or active infection.
• Subject with a SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 infection within 21 days prior to the index procedure.
• Acute myocardial infarction \< 30 days prior to index procedure.
• Any major surgical procedure (i.e., intraabdominal or intrathoracic surgery or any surgery / interventional procedure involving cardiac or vascular system) 30 days prior to or within 30 days following the index procedure.
• History of disabling stroke with substantial residual disability (modified Rankin score ≥ 3).
• Subject has had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or amaurosis fugax within 48 hours prior to the index procedure.
• Known severe carotid stenosis contralateral to the target lesion requiring treatment within 30 days of the index procedure.
• Any other neurological deficit not due to stroke that may confound neurological assessments.
• Subject has contralateral laryngeal or vagus nerve injury.
• Subject has severe dementia.
• Subject has intracranial tumor.
• Known hypersensitivity to nitinol or its components (e.g., nickel, titanium).
• History of intracranial hemorrhage within the 12 months prior to the index procedure.
• History of gastrointestinal (GI) bleed within 30 days prior to the index procedure that would interfere with antiplatelet therapy.
• Any condition that precludes proper angiographic assessment or makes direct carotid artery access unsafe (e.g., severe hepatic impairment, malignant hypertension, morbid obesity).
• Subject has less than 5 cm between the direct carotid access site and the proximal edge of the target lesion.
• Known hypersensitivity to contrast media that cannot be adequately premedicated.
• Hemoglobin (Hgb) \< 8 gm/dL, platelet count \< 100,000, international normalized ratio (INR) \> 1.5 (irreversible), or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
• Subject has a serum creatinine \> 2.5 mg/dL on the day of the index procedure.
• History or current indication of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy including thrombocytopenia or an inability to receive heparin in amounts sufficient to maintain an activated clotting time (ACT) at ≥ 250 seconds, or uncorrectable severe anemia.
• Contraindication, intollerance or allergy to standard of care study medications, including antiplatelet therapy or aspirin.
• Previously enrolled in this study or currently enrolled in another interventional device or drug study that has not yet reached the primary endpoint.
• Potential for subject non-compliance with protocol-required follow up or antiplatelet medication in the opinion of the investigator.
• Subject is otherwise unsuitable for intervention or surgery in the opinion of the investigator. Angiographic Exclusion Criteria
• Total occlusion of the target carotid artery.
• Previously placed stent in the target vessel or the planned arteriotomy site.
• Excessive circumferential calcification of the target lesion, defined as \> 3 mm of thickness of calcification seen in orthogonal views on fluoroscopy or on CTA.
• Qualitative characteristics of ipsilateral common carotid artery, ipsilateral external carotid artery, or target lesion that preclude or make difficult the safe introduction of the direct access sheath.
• Angiographic evidence of a mobile filling defect or fresh thrombus in the target carotid artery.
• Presence of "string sign" of the target lesion (a sub-totally occluded, long segment of the true lumen of the artery with markedly reduced contrast flow).
• Non-atherosclerotic carotid stenosis (e.g., dissection, fibromuscular dysplasia).
• Proximal/ostial CCA stenosis ≥ 50% or intracranial stenosis more severe than the target lesion.
• Subject in whom direct carotid access is not possible, including severe tortuosity or stenosis that requires additional endovascular procedures or that prevents safe and expeditious vascular access.
• Subject with intracranial pathology, that in the opinion of the investigator, makes the patient inappropriate for study participation (e.g., arteriovenous malformation, intracranial tumor, microangiopathy or large vessel cerebral vascular disease, etc.) or that would confound the neurological evaluation.
• Angiographic, CT, MR or ultrasound evidence of atherosclerosis of the common carotid artery that would preclude or make difficult safe placement of the sheath and other endovascular devices to the target artery as needed for carotid stenting.
• Angiographic, CT, MR or ultrasound evidence of severe tortuosity of the cervical internal carotid artery. Severe vascular tortuosity is defined as 2 or more bends of 90 degrees or more within 4 cm of the target lesion.
• Angiographic, CT, MR or ultrasound evidence of angulation or tortuosity (≥ 90 degree) of the common carotid artery (CCA) that will transmit a severe loop to the internal carotid after sheath placement.
• Subject with \> 50% stenosis in the common carotid artery (CCA) proximal to the target lesion.