REGN5093 for Lung Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new treatment called REGN5093 for individuals with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) that cannot be surgically removed or has metastasized. The primary goal is to determine the safety and effectiveness of REGN5093 in shrinking tumors with a specific MET gene alteration. The trial also examines how the drug behaves in the body and identifies potential side effects. Suitable candidates for this trial have NSCLC with a MET alteration and have not recently received other cancer treatments. As a Phase 1 trial, this research aims to understand how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot have received any approved systemic therapy or participated in another study within 2 weeks before joining this trial.
Is there any evidence suggesting that REGN5093 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that REGN5093 could be a promising treatment for lung cancer with MET alteration. Studies have found that patients generally tolerate this drug well. REGN5093 targets and breaks down a protein called MET, which aids cancer cell growth.
In earlier tests, patients experienced some side effects, mostly mild, such as tiredness, nausea, and injection site reactions. These side effects are common with many cancer treatments.
As REGN5093 remains under study, researchers closely monitor its safety. They examine how the drug acts in the body and check for any serious side effects. So far, data suggests that while REGN5093 has some side effects, they are manageable. This ongoing research aims to ensure the treatment is as safe as possible for potential trial participants.12345Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
REGN5093 is unique because it specifically targets MET, a protein often overactive in certain lung cancers. This is different from standard treatments like chemotherapy, which attack rapidly dividing cells but can affect healthy cells too. Researchers are excited about REGN5093 because it offers a more precise approach, potentially leading to fewer side effects and better outcomes for patients whose tumors rely on MET signaling.
What evidence suggests that REGN5093 might be an effective treatment for lung cancer?
Research has shown that REGN5093, which participants in this trial will receive, might help people with MET-altered Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Early studies indicate that it could effectively shrink tumors. REGN5093 targets and blocks specific parts of the MET protein, which contributes to cancer growth. This action can lead to the breakdown of the MET protein, potentially slowing or stopping the cancer. Initial findings suggest that REGN5093 is generally well tolerated and has a safe profile.12346
Who Is on the Research Team?
Clinical Trial Management
Principal Investigator
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients with advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer who have MET alterations and have tried all other approved treatments. They must provide tumor tissue samples, not have had recent radiation or major surgery, and should not be recovering from severe side effects of previous therapies.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Phase 1: Dose Escalation
Determine a safe dose(s) of REGN5093 and evaluate dose-limiting toxicities
Phase 2: Dose Expansion
Use the REGN5093 drug dose(s) found in Phase 1 to evaluate tumor shrinkage and other outcomes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- REGN5093
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Lead Sponsor
Leonard Schleifer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Chief Executive Officer since 1988
MD and PhD in Medicine
George Yancopoulos
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Chief Medical Officer since 1997
MD from Harvard Medical School