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NT-I7 (Efineptakin alfa) for Head and Neck Cancer

Phase 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Hyunseok Kang, MD
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Individuals with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For individuals with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load
Age >= 18 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 15 days after the nt-i7 injection
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing an immunotherapy drug to see if it can help the body fight cancer cells. The drug helps the body's immune system by boosting the T-cells that fight cancer.

Who is the study for?
Adults with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, suitable for surgery, can join this trial. They must have proper liver and kidney function, no severe autoimmune diseases or recent major health events like heart failure. HIV-positive participants are eligible if their viral load is undetectable. Participants must not be pregnant or breastfeeding and agree to use contraception.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests NT-I7 (Efineptakin alfa), an immunotherapy drug designed to boost T-cells in the immune system to better fight cancer cells. It's given to patients whose head and neck cancer has returned, alongside their surgical treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of NT-I7 may include reactions related to boosting the immune system such as inflammation in various organs, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, possible auto-immune responses, and increased susceptibility to infections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I had hepatitis C but am cured, or I'm being treated with no detectable virus.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My cancer in the mouth or throat area is returning and can be removed with surgery.
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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My hepatitis B virus load is undetectable with treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 15 days after the nt-i7 injection
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 15 days after the nt-i7 injection for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of participants who completed course of NT-I7
Proportion of treatment-related adverse events
Secondary outcome measures
Body Weight Changes
Changes in Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL)
Changes in immune phenotyping
Other outcome measures
Circulating cytokine analysis
Gene expression profiling: T cell receptor (TCR)
Gene expression profiling: ribonucleic acid (RNA)-sequencing

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (efineptakin alfa)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients receive one dose of efineptakin alfa IM.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hyunseok Kang, MDLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
16 Total Patients Enrolled
NeoImmuneTechIndustry Sponsor
10 Previous Clinical Trials
497 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Efineptakin alfa Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04588038 — Phase 1
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Research Study Groups: Treatment (efineptakin alfa)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial 2023: Efineptakin alfa Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04588038 — Phase 1
Efineptakin alfa 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04588038 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are currently engaged in this investigation?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov suggests this trial is still open for recruitment, with a start date of March 12th 2021 and the latest edit being July 7th 2022. Currently 10 people are sought to join from one medical centre."

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Has Efineptakin alfa earned certification from the FDA?

"There is limited evidence to suggest the safety and efficacy of Efineptakin alfa, resulting in an estimative score of 1."

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Have any other research projects explored the implications of Efineptakin alfa?

"Currently, there exists 11 ongoing studies into Efineptakin alfa with none of them at the Phase 3 level. Of those trials, 66 locations are running examinations on this medication, a majority of which located in Barcelona and Michigan."

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Are there available spaces for enrolment in this research project?

"Reportedly, recruitment for this clinical trial is in progress. It was initially launched on March 12th 2021 and its official details were most recently amended on July 7th 2022."

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Has a trial of this kind been conducted before?

"Since its initial trial in 2018, sponsored by NeoImmuneTech and involving 12 patients, Efineptakin alfa has received Phase 1 drug approval. At present, 11 trials are underway across 39 cities in 4 countries."

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What is the purpose of this research endeavor?

"According to the trial sponsor, NeoImmuneTech, the primary endpoint of this clinical study is measuring participant completion rate over a period of up to 35 days after NT-I7 injection. Additionally, secondary outcomes will evaluate changes in immune subsets and phenotypes in peripheral blood as well as tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) present within tumour microenvironments before and after treatment with NT-I7."

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~2 spots leftby Apr 2025