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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04872543

NCT04872543 A Study of ASTX727 in People With Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST)

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NCT ID NCT04872543
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Condition Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 25 participants
Start Date 2021-04-29
Primary Completion 2027-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 16 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
ASTX727

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 25 participants in total. It began in 2021-04-29 with a primary completion date of 2027-04.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see whether the study drug ASTX727 is an effective treatment for people who have MPNST with a PCR2 mutation. ASTX727 is a combination of two drugs (cedazuridine and decitabine) that have been designed to target cancer cells with a PCR2 mutation and to disrupt the cells' ability to survive and grow. The study researchers think that the study drug allows decitabine to work better than decitabine given alone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have pathologically confirmed PRC2 loss MPNSTs (e.g. IHC of loss H3K27me2 and/or H3K27me3 immunostaining, and/or inactivating mutations in EED, SUZ12, EZH2 by CLIA approved genetic assays), which are advanced, unresectable or metastatic and have progressed on at least one line of standard of care systemic therapy, or administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy is not considered in the best interest for the patient. * Patients must be at least 16 years of age * Patients must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of ≤2. * Disease must be measurable by RECIST 1.1. * Patients must be able to take oral medications. * Patient or legally authorized representative can understand and comply with the protocol and must sign an informed consent document. * Adequate renal, hepatic and hematologic function as the following: serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), total serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN, serum AST (SGOT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN (or ≤ 5.0 x ULN if considered due to tumor (liver metastases)), serum ALT (SGPT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN (or ≤ 5.0 x ULN if considered due to tumor (liver metastases)), ANC ≥ 1500/µL, platelets ≥ 75,000/µL, and hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL(can be transfused to achieve this). Prothrombin time (PT), international normalized ratio (INR), and partial thromboplastin time \> 1.5 x ULN. Patients on a stable maintenance regimen of anticoagulation therapy for at least 30 days prior to screening may have PT/INR measurements \> 1.5 x ULN * Patients of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening and at cycle 1 day 1 (-3 days) prior to the first dose of study therapy being administered. Female patients of childbearing potential must agree to use two reliable methods of contraception starting at signing the ICF, during and for 6 months following the last dose of study drug * Women must agree not to breastfeed during treatment with study drug and for 2 weeks after the last dose. * Sexually active males must agree to use a condom during intercourse and agree to not donate sperm while taking the drug and for 3 months after stopping treatment and should not father a child in this period. A condom is required to be used also by vasectomized men to prevent delivery of the drug via seminal fluid. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients have a severe and/or uncontrolled medical disease (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, chronic renal disease, or active uncontrolled infection). * Patients have known active brain metastasis or leptomeningeal disease. * Active or chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) or hepatitis B virus (HBV) or known active or chronic infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Prior hepatitis infection that has been treated with highly effective therapy with no evidence of residual infection (including undetectable viral loads while on antiviral therapy) and with normal liver function (ALT, AST, total and direct bilirubin ≤ ULN) is allowed. * Known active tuberculosis. * Concurrent active inoperable locally advanced or metastatic malignancy (except for malignancies which the treating investigator determines are unlikely to interfere with treatment and safety analysis or are less of a treatment priority than their diagnosis of advanced MPNST). * Patients have clinically significant cardiovascular disease, including any of the following: 1) History of acute coronary syndrome including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, CABG, coronary angioplasty or stenting \< 6 months prior to screening; 2) symptomatic chronic heart failure (New York Heart Association Criteria, Class II-IV); 3) evidence of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias and/or conduction abnormalities \< 6 months prior to screening except atrial fibrillation (AF) and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). * A screening Fridericia corrected QT interval (QTcF) ≥ 450 ms (men) or ≥ 470 ms (women) (average of triplicates). * Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \<50% as determined by a multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan or echocardiogram. * History of thromboembolic or cerebrovascular events ≤ 3 months prior to starting study treatment, including transient ischemic attacks, cerebrovascular accidents, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary emboli. * Impairment of gastrointestinal function or gastrointestinal disease (e.g., uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, ulcerative diseases, bowel resection with decreased intestinal absorption). * Patients had a major surgery within 3 weeks prior to study entry or who have not recovered from side effects of such procedure. * Patients with any significant history of non-compliance to medical regimens or with inability to grant reliable informed consent. * Treatment with anti-cancer therapy within 14 days prior to the first dose of study drug therapy. For prior biological therapies, e.g., monoclonal antibodies with a half-life longer than 3 days, the interval must be at least 28 days prior to the first dose of study drug.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ping Chi, MD, PhD

✉ zzPDL_MED_Sarcoma_Clinical_Trials@mskcc.org

📞 646-888-4166

Principal Investigator

Ping Chi, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04872543 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 16 Years or older, studying Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNST). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04872543 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT04872543 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04872543 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at zzPDL_MED_Sarcoma_Clinical_Trials@mskcc.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04872543 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Basking Ridge, United States, Middletown, United States, Montvale, United States, Commack, United States and 3 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04872543 clinical trial?

NCT04872543 is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The principal investigator is Ping Chi, MD, PhD at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The trial plans to enroll 25 participants.

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