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AL3818 + Chemotherapy for Gynecologic Cancers (AL3818 Trial)
AL3818 Trial Summary
This trial is testing a new drug to see if it's safe and effective in treating various types of gynecologic cancers.
AL3818 Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowAL3818 Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.AL3818 Trial Design
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- My health is stable enough to participate in a study.I am not pregnant or nursing.I have not had any other cancer besides this one in the last 5 years.I have a serious heart condition.I have been diagnosed with HIV.I haven't had stomach bleeding or ulcers in the last 3 months.I have a history of serious blood vessel problems.I have not had an abdominal abscess in the last 3 months.I have had pancreatitis and kidney problems in the past.I have not coughed up blood in the last 3 months.I have recently undergone chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy.I have high blood pressure that isn't well-managed.I have risk factors for or a history of Torsades de pointes.I have a history of swallowing problems or chronic gut issues.I am a woman aged 18 or older.My ovarian cancer has returned or spread and reacts differently to platinum-based treatments.I am on warfarin for blood thinning.My uterine cancer diagnosis requires further treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy.My cervical cancer cannot be cured with surgery or radiation.I can take pills by mouth.I am able to get out of my bed or chair and move around.I have liver disease or hepatitis with cirrhosis or liver problems.I am not taking medication that strongly affects liver enzymes.I am currently experiencing active bleeding or have a condition that increases my risk of bleeding.I am currently on antibiotics for a bacterial infection.I haven't had major surgery in the last 28 days or minor surgery in the last 7 days.I have a serious wound, ulcer, or bone fracture that won't heal.My cancer can be measured and was confirmed by a scan within the last 28 days.I agree to use birth control if I can become pregnant.I have a history or signs of brain or spinal cord disease.
- Group 1: Phase 3 -Active Treatment Arm
- Group 2: Phase 1b: AL3818 plus carboplatin and paclitaxel
- Group 3: Phase 2a: AL3818 plus carboplatin and paclitaxel
- Group 4: Phase 3-Control Treatment Arm
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this study have a large geographical footprint?
"At the time of this writing, the trial is being conducted out of University of California Los Angeles Health, Washington University, and AHN West Penn Hospital. Additionally, there are 8 other sites spread across the country."
Have there been other tests similar to this one in the past?
"Alfacell first sponsored a study on AL3818 in 1997 and, after a positive response which included 300 patients, AL3818 received its Phase 3 drug approval. Currently, 1618 live trials for AL3818 are taking place in 86 countries and 3700 cities."
Are there comparable treatments to AL3818?
"AL3818 was first introduced in 1997 via a clinical trial at Spectrum Health Hospital - Butterworth Campus. There have been a total of 2196 completed studies since then. Currently, 1618 trials are ongoing, with a large concentration taking place in Los Angeles, California."
Has AL3818 completed the necessary regulatory steps for public sale?
"There is already some data to suggest that AL3818 is effective and multiple rounds of safety testing have been conducted, so it received a score of 3."
What is the goal that researchers are hoping to achieve with this experiment?
"According to the trial's sponsor, Advenchen Laboratories, the primary objective of the study – which will be assessed over the course of 12 months – is to Measure the Progression Free Survival in Phase 3. Additionally, the study will be measuring secondary outcomes including the Number of Participants with Adverse Events as a measure of safety and toxicity in Phase 1b, which is defined as the Incidence and severity of treatment-related adverse events reported and their relationship to the medication being trialled. Another secondary outcome is Overall Survival in Phase 3, which is defined as the efficacy between the Active Arm and Control Arm as measured by the endpoints of"
What maladies does AL3818 usually alleviate?
"AL3818 is most often used to treat acute myelocytic leukemia, but can also be useful for treating neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and other malignant neoplasms."
Is it currently possible to sign up for this clinical trial?
"The trial, as specified on clinicaltrials.gov, is presently in the process of recruiting individuals for the study. The first posting was on December first, 2015, with the most recent edit on September 26th, 2022."
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