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Immunotherapy + Anti-angiogenesis + Chemotherapy for Gastroesophageal Cancer (SEQUEL Trial)
SEQUEL Trial Summary
This trial will study two new combinations of immunotherapy drugs to treat stomach and junction cancer. Pembrolizumab will be given to all patients in the trial.
SEQUEL Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSEQUEL Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.SEQUEL Trial Design
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- My cancer got worse or I couldn't tolerate the treatment with specific immune therapy.You are currently taking part in another study involving medication or have done so in the past 4 weeks.I do not have severe nerve damage.I am a woman who can have children and have a negative pregnancy test taken within the last 3 days.My cancer is a type of stomach or GEJ cancer confirmed by lab tests.My cancer has spread, come back, or can't be removed with surgery.I have had a biopsy to confirm my cancer before joining the trial or starting treatment.I have had a heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months.I lost 5% or more of my weight while on anti-PD-1/L1/L2 therapy.You have given written permission to share your personal health information and agreed to participate in the study.You must participate in a separate biopsy study to collect tissue samples for research purposes.I agree to give tissue and blood samples for research and have a cancer that can be biopsied again.My organs are functioning well.I had pancreatitis that needed treatment within the last 6 months.I have had a solid organ or bone marrow transplant.My heart health meets the study's requirements.My liver condition is severe, with significant symptoms like confusion or fluid in the abdomen.I am willing to go back to the hospital where I enrolled for check-ups.I haven't had serious wounds, ulcers, or fractures in the last 28 days.I have had a GI perforation or am at risk for one in the last 6 months.My brain metastases are stable, and I haven't used steroids in the last 7 days.I have not had major surgery in the last 28 days.I had severe gut inflammation needing treatment within the last 6 months.I have not coughed up blood or have a tumor invading major blood vessels.I do not have another cancer that needs treatment and could affect this study.I have been treated with a combination of drugs that stop tumor blood vessel growth and chemotherapy.My cancer hasn't worsened in the last 2 weeks after palliative radiation therapy.I need to have a new biopsy before starting the trial.My cancer has been or will be tested for PD-L1 using a specific method.You have a mental health or substance abuse issue that could make it difficult for you to follow the trial requirements.I have had severe GI bleeding in the last 3 months.I cannot provide a tissue sample for medical reasons.I have been mostly active and able to carry out all my pre-disease activities recently.My thyroid or adrenal gland disorder is not well-controlled and may pose a high risk with the study treatment.I have an autoimmune disease treated with medication in the last 2 years.I agree to give tissue and blood samples and have a tumor that can be biopsied again.I have had lung conditions that needed steroid treatment.I provided a tissue sample for analysis before starting the trial, with no cancer treatment in between.I haven't had any cancer treatment with monoclonal antibodies in the last 3 weeks or have recovered from their side effects.I have not received a live vaccine in the last 30 days.I have a history of lung inflammation not caused by an infection.I am 18 years old or older.I have had a biopsy to confirm my cancer before joining the trial or starting treatment.I have not taken any corticosteroids in the last two weeks.I have been mostly active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without restriction in the last 28 days.I am 18 years old or older.I am eligible for treatment with pembrolizumab, ramucirumab, and paclitaxel.My high blood pressure has not been controlled with medication for over 4 weeks.I am currently being treated for an infection.I do not have any severe illnesses that would make the study treatment too risky for me.
- Group 1: Arm A
- Group 2: Arm B
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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
Has the FDA sanctioned Pembrolizumab Monotherapy?
"As the trial is in its early stages, Power assigned a score of 2 to Pembrolizumab Monotherapy's safety due to some evidence indicating that it is secure but no data indicating effectiveness."
Could you speak to the efficacy of Pembrolizumab Monotherapy in other clinical studies?
"Currently, there are 1718 studies focused on Pembrolizumab Monotherapy with 326 of these trials in their final phase. While most research is carried out in Shanghai, China, a total of 75034 sites offer this particular intervention."
Is the enrollment period still open for this research endeavor?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is actively searching for participants. This research was initially published on December 1st 2020 and has been updated most recently on September 12th 2022. 58 people need to be enrolled at the single trial site."
What is the total enrollment for this research project?
"Affirmative. The data on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research is actively enrolling individuals. It was originally listed on December 1st 2020, and last edited September 12th 2022; 58 participants are being sought across a single site."
What medical treatments does Pembrolizumab Monotherapy typically target?
"Unresectable melanoma can be effectively managed with Pembrolizumab Monotherapy. This treatment has also proven effective for microsatellite instability high, a propensity for recurrence, and other ailments."
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