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Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor

Trifluridine/Tipiracil + Talazoparib for Gastroesophageal Cancer

Phase 1
Recruiting
Led By Christos Fountzilas, MD
Research Sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1
Has received at least one prior line of therapy with progression or intolerance
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing the side effects and best dose of talazoparib when given with trifluridine/tipiracil to treat patients with locally advanced or metastatic colorectal or gastroesophageal cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced or metastatic colorectal or gastroesophageal cancer who have tried at least one treatment without success. They must be able to perform daily activities with ease (ECOG status 0-1), have a life expectancy of more than 3 months, and meet specific blood count and organ function criteria. Pregnant women, those with certain infections like HIV or hepatitis B, or patients with other serious health conditions are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the combination of two drugs: trifluridine/tipiracil and talazoparib. Trifluridine/tipiracil is a chemotherapy drug that kills cancer cells or stops them from growing. Talazoparib blocks enzymes needed by tumor cells to grow. The goal is to find the best dose of talazoparib that can be given safely with trifluridine/tipiracil.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk and bleeding problems, liver issues indicated by abnormal tests, kidney problems which might show as changes in urine output or swelling in legs.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
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I've had treatment before but my condition got worse or I couldn't tolerate it.
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I can swallow pills.
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My cancer is advanced or has spread, confirmed by lab tests.
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My kidney function is within the normal range.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Incidence of Adverse Events
Maximum tolerated dose/ recommended phase II dose
Secondary outcome measures
CEA response rate (colorectal cancer patients)
Number of subjects with DNA damage response
Overall Response Rate (ORR)
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Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 2 trial • 28 Patients • NCT04072445
96%
Anemia
67%
Neutrophil count decreased
63%
Platelet count decreased
52%
Lymphocyte count decreased
48%
White blood cell decreased
33%
Fatigue
22%
Diarrhea
15%
Nausea
15%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
15%
Hypertension
11%
Dysgeusia
11%
Biliary tract infection
7%
Dyspnea
7%
Ascites
7%
Edema limbs
7%
Blood bilirubin increased
7%
Alopecia
4%
Febrile neutropenia
4%
Intraoperative hemorrhage
4%
Respiratory failure
4%
Anorexia
4%
Non-cardiac chest pain
4%
Arthritis
4%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
4%
Abdominal pain
4%
Arthralgia
4%
Sepsis
4%
Mucositis oral
4%
Spinal fracture
4%
Paresthesia
4%
Infections and infestations - Oth spec
4%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
4%
Infusion related reaction
4%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Treatment (Trifluridine and Tipiracil, Irinotecan)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment ArmExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive trifluridine/tipiracil PO BID and talazoparib tosylate PO QD on days 1-5. Cycles repeat every 14 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride
2019
Completed Phase 2
~70
Talazoparib Tosylate
2015
Completed Phase 2
~30

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Roswell Park Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
402 Previous Clinical Trials
30,813 Total Patients Enrolled
PfizerIndustry Sponsor
4,570 Previous Clinical Trials
10,910,395 Total Patients Enrolled
Christos Fountzilas, MDPrincipal InvestigatorRoswell Park Cancer Institute
2 Previous Clinical Trials
42 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Talazoparib Tosylate (Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04511039 — Phase 1
Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment Arm
Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Talazoparib Tosylate Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04511039 — Phase 1
Talazoparib Tosylate (Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04511039 — Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What are the benefits of Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride?

"Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride is an effective treatment for patients that have received oxaliplatin chemotherapy, anti-vegf, and have metastatic colorectal cancer (crc)."

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What other research has been conducted that includes Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride?

"Currently, 8 out of 109 Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride clinical trials are in their final stage. The majority of research is based in Boston, yet there are nearly 3000 locations running these studies."

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Has the FDA cleared Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride for use?

"Trifluridine and Tipiracil Hydrochloride's Phase 1 status limits the amount of clinical data available to support its efficacy and safety, so it was given a score of 1."

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~12 spots leftby Jun 2025