AZD4573 + Acalabrutinib for Blood Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores a new cancer treatment combination for individuals with certain types of blood cancer that have returned or not responded to previous treatments. It tests AZD4573, an experimental treatment, first alone and then with acalabrutinib, to determine if this combination can combat the cancer. Individuals who have undergone at least one prior treatment for cancers like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and for whom traditional treatments have failed, might be suitable candidates for this trial. Participants should have active disease requiring treatment and no other standard therapy options available. As a Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial requires that you stop taking certain medications, such as strong CYP3A inhibitors or inducers, proton-pump inhibitors, and certain anticoagulants like warfarin, before starting the study treatment. If you are on these medications, you may need to switch to alternatives as specified in the trial protocol.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research has shown that AZD4573 generally has a manageable safety profile. While some side effects were noted, they were usually not serious. Importantly, studies have not identified any unexpected safety issues with AZD4573, which is reassuring.
When combined with acalabrutinib (also known as Calquence), the safety profile remains promising. Acalabrutinib, used in other treatments, is usually well-tolerated. Previous research has not identified any major safety concerns with this combination. Overall, both treatments have been safe enough in past studies to warrant further testing in new trials.
It's important to remember that new side effects can still occur, but based on current data, the treatments are considered safe.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Researchers are excited about AZD4573 + acalabrutinib for blood cancer because these treatments target cancer in innovative ways. Unlike standard treatments like chemotherapy, which attacks all rapidly dividing cells, AZD4573 is a CDK9 inhibitor that specifically disrupts cancer cell survival, potentially leading to more targeted destruction of cancer cells with fewer side effects. Acalabrutinib, on the other hand, is a BTK inhibitor that interrupts signals necessary for cancer cell growth. This combination offers a dual-targeted approach, potentially enhancing effectiveness and reducing the likelihood of resistance compared to existing therapies.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for blood cancer?
Research has shown that AZD4573 blocks a specific protein essential for cancer cell survival. Studies have demonstrated that AZD4573 effectively stops blood cancer growth in lab models. In this trial, participants will receive AZD4573 either as monotherapy or combined with acalabrutinib, another cancer-fighting drug. Early findings suggest a promising response in patients with difficult-to-treat blood cancers when these drugs are used together. This combination blocks pathways that help cancer cells survive and directly attacks the cancer cells. Although research in humans is ongoing, these early results suggest potential benefits for people with blood cancers that have returned or are resistant to treatment.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with advanced blood cancers who have tried at least two prior treatments without a cure in sight. They should not be eligible for curative therapies like CAR-T cell therapy and must have specific types of relapsed/refractory (r/r) blood cancers, such as DLBCL or MZL. Participants need to show active disease requiring treatment, adequate organ and bone marrow function, no recent transfusions or growth factor support, and an ECOG status ≤ 2.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Dose-setting (Module 1, Part A)
Participants receive ascending doses of AZD4573 in combination with acalabrutinib to identify the maximum tolerated dose and/or Recommended Phase II dose (RP2D)
Expansion (Module 1, Part B)
Participants receive the RP2D of AZD4573 in combination with acalabrutinib in separate expansion cohorts
Monotherapy and Combination Treatment (Module 2, Part A)
Participants receive AZD4573 monotherapy followed by combination treatment with acalabrutinib
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Acalabrutinib
- AZD4573
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
AstraZeneca
Lead Sponsor
Sir Pascal Soriot
AstraZeneca
Chief Executive Officer since 2012
Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris
Dr. Cristian Massacesi
AstraZeneca
Chief Medical Officer since 2021
MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology
Pascal Soriot
AstraZeneca
Chief Executive Officer since 2012
Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris
Cristian Massacesi
AstraZeneca
Chief Medical Officer since 2021
MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Medical Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology
Parexel
Industry Sponsor
Peyton Howell
Parexel
Chief Executive Officer
Master of Healthcare Administration from The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts in Health Communications from the University of Illinois
Dr. Austin Smith
Parexel
Chief Medical Officer since 2023
MD from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland