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TAK-676 + Pembrolizumab for Cancer

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Takeda
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1
Participants must have at least 2 measurable lesions with at least one inside and at least one other outside of the radiation field, accessible for biopsy, and consent to tumor biopsy at screening and during treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 30 months
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, TAK-676 and pembrolizumab, to see if they can improve outcomes for people with non-small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Who is the study for?
Adults with advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, or squamous-cell carcinoma of the head and neck who have measurable lesions for biopsy. Participants must be in good physical condition (ECOG 0-1), have recovered from previous therapies to a certain extent, and have proper heart function. Smokers, those with recent serious health issues, uncontrolled autoimmune diseases, HIV infection or chronic hepatitis are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing TAK-676 combined with pembrolizumab following radiotherapy on patients with specific cancers. The goal is to determine improvement in condition, side effects experienced and the maximum tolerable dose of TAK-676 when administered after radiation therapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include reactions related to infusion treatments such as fatigue, allergic responses; organ inflammation; immune system complications that could lead to infections; and possibly other symptoms not yet known due to the investigational nature of TAK-676.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
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I have at least 2 tumors that can be measured, with one inside and one outside the radiation area, and I agree to biopsies.
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My cancer is advanced and I have a history of specific treatments with my organs working well.
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My heart pumps well, with an ejection fraction over 50%.
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My side effects from previous treatments have mostly gone away.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 30 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 30 months 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 Reporting One or More Treatment Emergent Serious Adverse events (TESAEs)
Number of Participants Reporting one or More Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Based on TEAEs Severity
Number of Participants With One or More TEAEs Leading to Dose Modifications and Treatment Discontinuation
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Secondary outcome measures
Duration of Response (DOR) For Tumors Outside the Radiation Field (DORnonirradiated)
Duration of Response (DOR) For Tumors Within the Radiation Field (DORirradiated)
Duration of Response (DOR) For all Tumor Lesions Assessed by Investigator as per RECIST v1.1
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Combination Dose Escalation Phase: Radiation + Pembrolizumab + TAK-676Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants will receive image-guided radiation therapy between Day -8 and Day -2. Participants will then receive pembrolizumab 200 milligram (mg), infusion, intravenously (IV), once on Day 1 of Cycle 1 and then every 3 weeks in each 21-day treatment cycle, followed by TAK-676 infusion with escalating doses (0.2 mg and above), IV, once on Days 1, 8, 15 in each 21-day treatment cycle until disease progression, intolerance to pembrolizumab or TAK-676 or withdrawal of consent, whichever occurs first.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Pembrolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~1950
TAK-676
2021
Completed Early Phase 1
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

TakedaLead Sponsor
1,198 Previous Clinical Trials
4,178,288 Total Patients Enrolled
Study DirectorStudy DirectorTakeda
1,202 Previous Clinical Trials
489,567 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Image-guided radiation therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04879849 — Phase 1
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Research Study Groups: Combination Dose Escalation Phase: Radiation + Pembrolizumab + TAK-676
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial 2023: Image-guided radiation therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04879849 — Phase 1
Image-guided radiation therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04879849 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there still openings for potential study participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's details demonstrate that this study, which was initially posted on September 9th 2021, is still open to new participants. 65 individuals are anticipated at seven different clinical sites."

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Are there any previous experiments conducted involving TAK-676?

"Presently, there are 961 experiments ongoing that utilize TAK-676 with 122 Phase 3 trials. Houston, TX hosts a number of these tests; however, the total count for locations running TAK-676 studies is 35731."

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What potential risks have been observed with TAK-676 administration?

"There is scarce data confirming the efficacy and safety of TAK-676, thus it was assigned a score of 1."

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Are there any Canadian healthcare facilities participating in this research?

"Patients can access this clinical trial at the Providence Portland Medical Center (Portland, Oregon), Cedars Sinai Medical Centre (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and Laura And Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center (West Hollywood, California). There are 7 other accessible sites."

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What is the ultimate goal of this clinical investigation?

"Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the trial sponsor, has outlined a range of primary and secondary outcomes. The primary outcome is Dose-limiting Toxicities (DLT), which will be monitored over a 30 month period from initial drug administration. Additionally, Nonirradiated Overall Response Rate (ORRnonirradiated), Irradiated Overall Response Rate (ORRirradiated) and Standard Overall Response Rate (ORR) are being assessed using RECIST V1.1 criteria as predetermined by the investigator."

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What pathologies is TAK-676 typically employed to address?

"TAK-676 can be employed to treat malignant neoplasms, inoperable melanoma, and cases of high microsatellite instability."

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Approximately how many participants have been included in this research endeavor?

"Takeda, the sponsor of this trial, requires 65 patients to meet their inclusion criteria in order for it to begin. The study will be taking place at Providence Portland Medical Center (Oregon) and Cedars Sinai Medical Centre (Pennsylvania)."

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~19 spots leftby Mar 2025