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Alkylating agents
Monoclonal Antibody + Chemotherapy for Advanced Cancer
Phase 1 & 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by St. Vincent Medical Center - Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Metastatic cancer considered incurable by standard therapy and for which no higher priority protocol is available
Age: 18 and over
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
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Study Summary
This trial will test the effectiveness of a monoclonal antibody and a chemotherapy drug in treating patients with metastatic cancer.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with metastatic cancer deemed incurable by standard treatments, including those with certain brain tumors like astrocytoma and glioma. Participants must have a life expectancy of at least 2 months and can have varying health statuses. However, they cannot join if they have asthma, emphysema, pulmonary issues, AIDS/HIV or are pregnant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the combination of a monoclonal antibody (a type of protein that can target cancer cells) with cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy drug) to see if it's effective in treating patients with advanced cancers that have spread throughout the body.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include allergic reactions to the monoclonal antibody, damage to normal cells leading to various organ dysfunctions due to its tumor-targeting nature, as well as typical chemotherapy-related side effects such as nausea, hair loss, fatigue and increased risk of infections.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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My cancer has spread and cannot be cured with standard treatments.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I do not have fluid in my lungs.
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I do not have AIDS or HIV.
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My lungs are functioning well.
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I do not have emphysema.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
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Who is running the clinical trial?
St. Vincent Medical Center - Los AngelesLead Sponsor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
40 Total Patients Enrolled
Charles L. Wiseman, MD, FACPStudy Chair
4 Previous Clinical Trials
64 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My cancer has spread and cannot be cured with standard treatments.My kidney function is not specified.My brain tumor is growing but hasn't spread beyond the brain.My treatment plan does not specify biologic therapy.My treatment plan does not specify radiotherapy.I can perform daily activities, but may have limitations due to my brain tumor.My liver condition is not specified.My condition does not involve blood cell disorders.My treatment plan does not specify chemotherapy.I am not currently on hormone therapy.I am not scheduled for surgery.I am 18 years old or older.I do not have fluid in my lungs.I do not have AIDS or HIV.My cancer has spread to my brain.My lungs are functioning well.I do not have emphysema.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there currently any recruitment opportunities for the trial?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this specific investigation is no longer seeking participants; the trial was initially posted on June 1st 1991 and last amended November 5th 2013. However, there are numerous alternative trials actively recruiting patients currently."
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