NCT02174549 Dose-defining Study of Tirapazamine Combined With Embolization in Liver Cancer
| NCT ID | NCT02174549 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 1, Phase 2 |
| Sponsor | Teclison Ltd. |
| Condition | Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-09 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.
This trial targets 25 participants in total. It began in 2014-09 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-31.
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Brief Summary
This phase 1 study is to determine the optimal dose and tolerability of a hypoxia-activating agent, tirapazamine, when it is combined with embolization in liver cancer. Liver cancer patients who are Child-Pugh score A, suitable for embolization with tumor no more than 4 nodules are eligible. Tirapazamine will be given by intra-arterial injection before embolization. Treatment effect is evaluated by MRI based on mRECIST criteria. Repeat treatment is necessary only if disease progression. Dose escalation cohort has been completed. Expansion cohort is open for metastatic liver dominant neuroendocrine tumor.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with well-differentiated NET and liver-dominant metastatic disease with intrahepatic disease progression, regardless of primary tumor origin or tumor functional status. Patients may have extrahepatic lesions as long as the majority of the disease burden is intrahepatic. 2. No limitation in hepatic lesion tumor size or number but the total volume of liver tumors cannot exceed 50% of the liver volume. 3. Patients are allowed to have prior US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments, including systemic therapies, surgery, ablation, or transarterial therapies for the metastatic NET. 4. Age 20 or higher, ECOG functional status 0-1, and with no known major cardiac, pulmonary, or renal dysfunction. 5. Are candidates for TAE or TACE and without portal vein occlusion per treating interventional radiologists. 6. ANC no less than 1000 /μL. Hemoglobin ≥ 9 gm/dL. Platelets no less than 50,000 /μL. Creatinine no more than 2.0 mg/dL. AST, ALT no more than 5X upper limit of normal. Bilirubin no more than 2.5 mg/dl. PT prolongation ≤ 4 sec above upper limit of normal. 7. Woman of child-bearing potential (WOCBP) should use highly effective contraception during trial participation and for 6 months after the last dose of tirapazamine and men who are partners with WOCBP should use highly effective contraception, including barrier contraception, during trial participation and for 3 months after the last dose of tirapazamine.
Contact & Investigator
Ray Lee
✉ info@teclison.comMichael Soulen, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Univ. of Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT02174549 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, up to 99 Years, studying Hepatocellular Carcinoma. 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 NCT02174549 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.
Is NCT02174549 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT02174549 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at info@teclison.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT02174549 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Palo Alto, United States, Philadelphia, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT02174549 clinical trial?
NCT02174549 is sponsored by Teclison Ltd.. The principal investigator is Michael Soulen, MD at Univ. of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 25 participants.
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