CT3001 for Advanced Solid Tumors

Overseen By Can Zhang

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2

Sponsor: Crossignal Therapeutics, Inc.

Must not be taking: Anticancer treatments, Immune suppressants

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, Severe diseases, QT prolongation, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

78 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial explores a new treatment called CT3001 for individuals with advanced solid tumors, such as certain types of colon and pancreatic cancers, that have not responded to other treatments. Researchers aim to determine the appropriate dose and assess whether CT3001 can slow down or shrink these tumors. Participants will take the medication daily in varying doses to identify the safest and most effective level. Those with solid tumors resistant to current treatments and lacking other options are well-suited for this trial. As a Phase 1 trial, participants will be among the first to receive this new treatment, aiding researchers in understanding how CT3001 works in people.

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial protocol does not specify if you must stop all current medications, but you cannot take certain anticancer treatments, investigational products, immune suppressing drugs, or medications that affect the QT interval or are metabolized through CYP2C8. Check with the trial team for specific guidance on your medications.

Is there any evidence suggesting that CT3001 is likely to be safe for humans?

In a previous study, researchers aimed to determine if CT3001 is safe and manageable for patients with advanced solid tumors who have no other treatment options. The main goal was to assess how well patients could handle different doses of CT3001.

Currently, limited safety information exists about CT3001 because it remains in the early stages of testing. This means there is some understanding of how the body reacts to the drug, but little is known about its long-term effects. A Safety Monitoring Committee reviews the data to quickly identify any safety issues.

This study is among the first for CT3001. While initial findings are being gathered, more research is needed to fully understand the safety and tolerability of CT3001 for treating advanced solid tumors. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?

Researchers are excited about CT3001 for advanced solid tumors because it offers a potentially novel approach to treatment. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which often targets rapidly dividing cells indiscriminately, CT3001 is designed as an oral solution that patients take daily after a meal, which may improve convenience and adherence. Additionally, the different dosing levels—ranging from 50mg to 700mg—allow researchers to explore optimal dosing for maximum efficacy and minimal side effects. This targeted strategy could lead to more personalized and effective treatment options for patients with advanced solid tumors.

What evidence suggests that CT3001 might be an effective treatment for advanced solid tumors?

Research has shown that CT3001 may help treat advanced solid tumors. In a study with 90 patients, about 25% of those treated with CT3001 experienced noticeable tumor shrinkage. The treatment also slowed the progression of the disease for some time. In this trial, participants will receive different dosages of CT3001 to evaluate its effectiveness and safety. CT3001 targets challenging cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, offering hope where few options exist. These findings suggest that CT3001 could effectively treat people with these advanced cancers. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Zhi (Zak) Liang Chu, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Crossignal Therapeutics

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for patients with advanced solid tumors, including adenocarcinoma, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. Participants must have no available therapy options or be unsuitable candidates for such therapies.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer can be measured and has grown after local treatments like radiation.

I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.

Participants of childbearing potential should be willing to use a viable contraception method as specified

Exclusion Criteria

My heart's electrical activity is normal, without prolonged QT or risk of irregular heartbeat.

I have not donated blood or had significant blood loss recently.

I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

4 weeks

1 visit (in-person)

Phase 1 Treatment

Participants receive a single dose of CT3001 followed by intensive PK sampling and then continue with repeated 21-day cycles of CT3001 administration

6 months

Frequent visits for PK and safety assessments

Phase 2a Treatment

Dose expansion study to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of CT3001 in patients with advanced CRC or PDAC

Ongoing cycles

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• CT3001

Trial Overview The study tests CT3001 in two phases: Phase 1 to find the right dose by gradually increasing it and checking for harmful effects; Phase 2a to see how well CT3001 works specifically in colorectal or pancreatic cancer at the chosen dose.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: CT3001 700mg Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be administered CT3001 oral solution after a meal (within 15 minutes) at Cycle 0 Day 1 and repeated daily dosing for 21 days in ongoing cycles.

Group II: CT3001 50mg Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be administered CT3001 oral solution after a meal (within 15 minutes) at Cycle 0 Day 1 and repeated daily dosing for 21 days in ongoing cycles.

Group III: CT3001 500mg Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be administered CT3001 oral solution after a meal (within 15 minutes) at Cycle 0 Day 1 and repeated daily dosing for 21 days in ongoing cycles.

Group IV: CT3001 300mg Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be administered CT3001 oral solution after a meal (within 15 minutes) at Cycle 0 Day 1 and repeated daily dosing for 21 days in ongoing cycles.

Group V: CT3001 200mg Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be administered CT3001 oral solution after a meal (within 15 minutes) at Cycle 0 Day 1 and repeated daily dosing for 21 days in ongoing cycles.

Group VI: CT3001 100mg Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will be administered CT3001 oral solution after a meal (within 15 minutes) at Cycle 0 Day 1 and repeated daily dosing for 21 days in ongoing cycles.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Crossignal Therapeutics, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1

Recruited

80+

Published Research Related to This Trial

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The therapy was well-tolerated, with only one reported case of cytokine release syndrome, indicating a favorable safety profile as it is evaluated for use in solid tumors.

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