Sapanisertib for Bladder Cancer
Trial Summary
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 take certain medications like strong inhibitors or inducers of specific enzymes (CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP2C9) and proton pump inhibitors. It's best to discuss your current medications with the study team.
What makes the drug Sapanisertib unique for treating bladder cancer?
Sapanisertib is unique because it targets the mTOR pathway, which is involved in cell growth and survival, offering a different mechanism of action compared to traditional chemotherapy and other targeted therapies like tyrosine kinase inhibitors or immune checkpoint inhibitors. This could provide a novel approach for patients with bladder cancer, especially those who do not respond to existing treatments.12345
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial studies how well sapanisertib works in treating patients with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that have specific genetic mutations. Sapanisertib is taken by mouth and aims to stop cancer cell growth by blocking necessary enzymes.
Research Team
Joseph W. Kim, MD
Principal Investigator
Yale University Cancer Center LAO
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that has specific genetic mutations (TSC1/TSC2). Participants must have had progression after platinum-based chemotherapy, be unfit for such treatment, or have recurred within 12 months of neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy. They should not have received certain recent treatments and must be able to take oral medication and sign consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive sapanisertib orally once daily on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Sapanisertib
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lead Sponsor