PF-08046876 for Bladder Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial examines the safety and effects of a new cancer treatment called PF-08046876, an investigational drug designed to target and kill cancer cells. The trial focuses on individuals with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas. Participants receive the drug through an IV (a needle in a vein) in varying doses and schedules to determine the best option. This trial suits those whose cancer has progressed after standard treatments or who have had a limited number of prior treatments. As a Phase 1 trial, the research aims to understand how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is there any evidence suggesting that PF-08046876 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that PF-08046876 is being tested for safety in people with advanced cancers, such as bladder cancer. This treatment is an experimental cancer drug known as an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), designed to attach to and destroy cancer cells.
Since PF-08046876 is in the early testing stages, its safety is under close observation. In these initial trials, researchers administer different doses to find the right balance between safety and effectiveness. They aim to determine the safest amount of the drug to administer without causing harm.
Currently, the drug is being evaluated for safety, and any side effects are recorded. While specific side effects remain unknown, the trial seeks to identify doses that are safe and well-tolerated. This step is crucial to ensure the treatment's safety for more extensive future tests.
The focus remains on finding a safe dose, with detailed safety information collected as the study progresses. Trial participants help researchers gain insights into the drug's safety.12345Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
Researchers are excited about PF-08046876 for bladder cancer because it offers a fresh approach by potentially targeting cancer cells more selectively. Unlike standard treatments like chemotherapy, which attack rapidly dividing cells indiscriminately, PF-08046876 is designed to hone in on specific cancer pathways, aiming for a more precise attack on tumor cells. This targeted mechanism could mean fewer side effects and improved effectiveness, offering new hope for patients who may not respond well to existing therapies.
What evidence suggests that PF-08046876 might be an effective treatment for advanced cancer?
Research shows that PF-08046876, an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), is designed to locate and destroy cancer cells. Early results suggest it might help treat various cancers, including bladder cancer. ADCs attach to cancer cells and deliver a drug that kills them. Although limited data exists on PF-08046876 in human trials, it appears promising due to its direct targeting of cancer cells. Participants in this trial will receive PF-08046876 in different dosing regimens to assess its safety and effectiveness. Success with other ADCs in treating similar conditions supports the potential of this treatment. More studies are needed to confirm these early findings.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
Principal Investigator
Pfizer
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with advanced bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. Participants should have measurable disease and be in good physical condition (ECOG status 0-1). They must have tried standard treatments without success or had a maximum of two prior systemic therapies if they're in part two of the study.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment - Part 1 Dose Escalation
Different groups of participants will receive different doses and/or schedules of the study drug
Treatment - Part 2 Dose Expansion
Participants in tumor-specific groups will receive 1 dosing regimen deemed to be safe in Part 1
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Long-term Follow-up
Participants are monitored for overall survival and progression-free survival
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PF-08046876
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Pfizer
Lead Sponsor
Albert Bourla
Pfizer
Chief Executive Officer since 2019
PhD in Biotechnology of Reproduction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Patrizia Cavazzoni
Pfizer
Chief Medical Officer
MD from McGill University