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mTOR Inhibitor

Arm C: Vorinostat + Temsirolimus for Cancer

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Filip Janku, MD, PHD
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
ECOG performance status 0-3
Measurable or evaluable disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up after 4, 28 day cycles
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Study Summary

This trial is investigating a combination of drugs to treat advanced cancer, and the safety of the drug combination. Up to 249 patients will take part at MD Anderson.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced cancers that haven't responded to standard treatments or have no standard treatment improving survival by three months. Participants need measurable disease, must not have had recent chemotherapy, and should have proper organ function. They must use effective contraception and cannot be pregnant or nursing.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
Researchers are testing the highest dose of Vorinostat combined with either Sirolimus, Everolimus, or Temsirolimus that patients can tolerate without severe side effects. These drugs aim to slow cancer growth by targeting specific proteins in cancer cells.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include fatigue, nausea, blood count changes affecting immunity and clotting, liver issues signaled by enzyme changes in blood tests, mouth sores, rash, diarrhea and possibly lung problems due to inflammation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can care for myself but may not be able to do heavy physical work.
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My cancer can be measured or seen on tests.
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My advanced cancer has not improved with standard treatments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~after 4, 28 day cycles
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and after 4, 28 day cycles for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
Secondary outcome measures
Tumor Response

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm C: Vorinostat + TemsirolimusExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Escalation and Expansion Phase: Vorinostat dose 300 mg by mouth on Days 7 - 28. Rest of cycles: 300 mg by mouth on Days 1 - 28. Escalation Phase: Temsirolimus starting dose 12.5 mg by vein on Days 1, 8, 15, 22. Expansion Phase: MTD from Escalation Phase.
Group II: Arm B: Vorinostat + EverolimusExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Escalation and Expansion Phase: Vorinostat dose 300 mg by mouth on Days 7 - 28. Rest of cycles: 300 mg by mouth on Days 1 - 28. Escalation Phase: Everolimus starting dose 5 mg by mouth on Days 1 - 28. Expansion Phase: MTD from Escalation Phase.
Group III: Arm A: Vorinostat + SirolimusExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Escalation Phase: Vorinostat starting dose 100 mg by mouth on Days 7 - 28 of Cycle 1; For all other cycles, dose of 100 mg Days 1-28. Expansion Phase starting dose: MTD from Escalation Phase. Escalation Phase: Sirolimus starting dose1 mg by mouth on Days 1 - 28. Expansion Phase starting dose: MTD from Escalation Phase.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Sirolimus
FDA approved
Everolimus
FDA approved
Temsirolimus
FDA approved
Vorinostat
FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,976 Previous Clinical Trials
1,789,259 Total Patients Enrolled
Filip Janku, MD, PHDPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
7 Previous Clinical Trials
2,756 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is this clinical experiment currently accepting new participants?

"According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not enlisting new participants at present; its last update was dated April 10th 2020 and it initially went live March 1st 2010. Fortunately, there are 2628 other studies actively seeking volunteers right now."

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Has the combination of Vorinostat and Temsirolimus been accorded legal permission by the FDA?

"Limited clinical information suggests that Arm C: Vorinostat + Temsirolimus is fairly safe, earning it a rating of 1 on our assessment scale."

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