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Recruiting Phase 1, Phase 2 NCT03138161

NCT03138161 SAINT:Trabectedin, Ipilimumab and Nivolumab for Previously Treated Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma

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NCT ID NCT03138161
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1, Phase 2
Sponsor Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC
Condition Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 250 participants
Start Date 2017-04-13
Primary Completion 2030-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
TrabectedinIpilimumabNivolumab

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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.

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 250 participants in total. It began in 2017-04-13 with a primary completion date of 2030-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This is an open label, dose-seeking phase 1/2 study using escalating doses of TRABECTEDIN given intravenously with defined doses of IPILIMUMAB and NIVOLUMAB based on preliminary results of the Checkmate 012 trial for NSCLC (Hellman et al., 2016). For the Phase 1 Part of Study, only previously treated patients will be enrolled. For the Phase 2 Part of Study, previously treated patients will be enrolled.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals must meet all of the inclusion criteria in order to be eligible to participate in the study, as follows: * Male or Female ≥ 18 years of age * Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced unresectable or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma * For the Phase 1 Part of Study, previously treated patients will be enrolled. For the Phase 2 Part of Study, previously treated patients will be enrolled. * Ability to understand the purposes and risks of the study and has signed and dated a written informed consent form approved by the investigator's IRB/Ethics Committee * Willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. * Measurable disease by RECIST v1.1 * ECOG performance status ≤1 * Life expectancy of at least 3 months * Acceptable liver function: Bilirubin ≤ 1.5 times upper limit of normal (ULN; except subjects with Gilbert Syndrome who must have a total bilirubin level ≤ 3.0 ULN);AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT) and alkaline phosphatase ≤ 3 x ULN (≤ 5 x ULN if liver metastases) * Acceptable renal function: Creatinine ≤1.5 times ULN or ≥ 60 mL/min (using the Cockcroft Gault formula) * Acceptable hematologic status (without hematologic support): WBC ≥2000/µL; ANC ≥ 1500 cells/μL; Platelet count ≥ 100,000/μL; Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL; Normal PT, PTT, INR * All women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and all subjects must agree to use highly effective means of contraception (surgical sterilization or the use of barrier contraception with either a condom or diaphragm in conjunction with spermicidal gel or an IUD) with their partner from entry into the study through 5 months for women and 7 months for men after the last dose. Exclusion Criteria: * All individuals meeting any of the exclusion criteria at baseline will be excluded from study participation, as follows: * Subjects with untreated CNS metastases. Subjects are eligible if CNS metastases have been adequately treated and have neurologically returned to baseline (except for residual signs or symptoms related to the CNS treatment) for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment initiation. In addition, subjects must be either off corticosteroids, or on a stable or decreasing dose of ≤10 mg daily prednisone (or equivalent) for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment initiation. * Subjects with carcinomatous meningitis * Anticancer treatment with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy or other antitumor treatment within 2 weeks prior to study entry * Subjects who participated in an investigational drug or device study within 14 days prior to study entry * Females who are pregnant or breast-feeding * Unwillingness or inability to comply with the study protocol for any reason * Non-oncology vaccine therapy used for prevention of infectious disease within 4 weeks of trial enrollment * • History of or known or suspected autoimmune disease (exception(s): patients with vitiligo, Type I diabetes, resolved childhood atopic dermatitis, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism that is clinically euthyroid at Screening are allowed). Other exceptions may be allowed following discussion with the Sponsor Medical Monitor for patients who have not received treatment for their autoimmune disorder in the past 3 years. * Systemic immunosuppression, including HIV positive status with or without AIDS * Skin rash (psoriasis, eczema) affecting ≥ 25% body surface area * Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) * Ongoing or uncontrolled diarrhea within 4 weeks of trial enrollment * Recent history of acute diverticulitis, intraabdominal abscess or gastrointestinal obstruction within 6 months of trial enrollment, which are known risk factors for bowel perforation * Patients with congestive heart failure or recent cardiac event * Evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic disease or any other concurrent condition, including psychiatric, which in the principal investigator's opinion makes it undesirable for the patient to participate in the trial or which would jeopardize compliance with the trial * Any positive test for hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus indicating acute or chronic infection * Known history of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). * Inadequate hematologic, renal or hepatic function defined by any of the following screening laboratory values: WBC ≤2000/µL; Neutrophils ≤1500/µL; Platelets ≤ 100,000/µL; hemoglobin ≤9.0 g/dL; Serum creatinine ≥1.5 x ULN or creatinine clearance ≤ 60 mL/min (using the Cockcroft Gault formula); AST/ALT ≥3 x ULN (≥ 5 x ULN if liver metastases); Total Bilirubin ≥1.5 x ULN (except subjects with Gilbert Syndrome who must have a total bilirubin level ≥ 3.0 ULN) * Current, active or previous history of heavy alcohol abuse * Pituitary endocrinopathy * Adrenal insufficiency or excess

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Erlinda M Gordon, MD

✉ egordon@sarcomaoncology.com

📞 310-552-9999

Principal Investigator

Erlinda M Gordon, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Sarcoma Oncology Research Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03138161 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma. 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 NCT03138161 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 NCT03138161 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03138161 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at egordon@sarcomaoncology.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03138161 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Santa Monica, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03138161 clinical trial?

NCT03138161 is sponsored by Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC. The principal investigator is Erlinda M Gordon, MD at Sarcoma Oncology Research Center. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.

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