← Back to Search

JAK1/2 Inhibitor

Ruxolitinib for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Q: For what medical condition is Ruxolitinib commonly prescribed?

<p>Ruxolitinib is most often used to treat <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/polycythemia-vera">polycythemia vera</a>. However, it has also been found to ameliorate symptoms in patients with hydroxyurea resistance or intolerance, and those suffering from primary <a href="https://www.withpower.com/clinical-trials/myelofibrosis">myelofibrosis</a>.</p>

Phase 2

Waitlist Available

Led By Alexander Wei, MD

Research Sponsored by Columbia University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

History of solid-organ transplant requiring immunosuppression

Karnofsky Performance Status Scale (KPS) ≥60%, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) ≤2

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 36 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer treatment and whether it is safe for people who have had solid organ transplants.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with advanced skin cancer (cSCC) after a solid organ transplant. They must have measurable disease, be in fair health (KPS ≥60%, ECOG ≤2), and have recovered from previous treatments. A biopsy may be required, they can't be pregnant, must take oral meds well, haven't used JAK inhibitors before, and their organs must work properly.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests Ruxolitinib's effectiveness on cSCC in transplant recipients. Initially, patients get 15mg twice daily; if side effects are manageable, the dose continues or reduces to 10mg based on early results. It's an open-label Phase II trial using Simon two-stage design to adjust dosing.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects of Ruxolitinib include blood disorders that could affect your immune system and increase infection risk; liver issues; headaches; dizziness; and possible increased cholesterol levels. Side effects depend on individual reactions and dosage tolerance.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Select...

I have had an organ transplant and am on immunosuppressants.

Select...

I can care for myself and perform daily activities.

Select...

My blood counts meet the required levels for treatment.

Select...

I am 18 years old or older.

Select...

My skin cancer is confirmed to be advanced and has spread.

Select...

I have never been treated with JAK inhibitor therapy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 36 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 36 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 36 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Overall Response Rate (ORR)

Secondary outcome measures

Overall Survival (OS)

Progression-Free Survival (PFS)

Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 3 trial • 149 Patients • NCT02038036

33%

Anaemia

19%

Hypertension

17%

Nasopharyngitis

16%

Weight increased

14%

Herpes zoster

14%

Constipation

14%

Abdominal pain

14%

Headache

12%

Pruritus

12%

Back pain

12%

Epistaxis

12%

Pyrexia

12%

Dizziness

10%

Asthenia

10%

Fatigue

10%

Cough

10%

Oedema peripheral

10%

Arthralgia

Thrombocytosis

Upper respiratory tract infection

Hypercholesterolaemia

Dyslipidaemia

Pain in extremity

Haematoma

Abdominal discomfort

Diarrhoea

Dyspepsia

Vomiting

Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased

Memory impairment

Dyspnoea

Tinnitus

Osteoarthritis

Leukocytosis

Thrombocytopenia

Flatulence

Nausea

Sinusitis

Basal cell carcinoma

Neuropathy peripheral

Hyperuricaemia

Blood creatine phosphokinase increased

Cystitis

Bronchitis

Paraesthesia

Skin ulcer

Abdominal pain upper

Pulmonary embolism

Pneumonia

Influenza

Myalgia

Urinary tract infection

Depression

Localised infection

Urethral stenosis

Night sweats

Acute pulmonary oedema

Intervertebral disc protrusion

Vertigo

Peripheral artery thrombosis

Ureterolithiasis

Pericardial effusion

Acute myocardial infarction

Syncope

Gastrooesophageal reflux disease

General physical health deterioration

Atrial fibrillation

Cardiac disorder

Mitral valve incompetence

Vertigo positional

Retinal artery occlusion

Visual acuity reduced

Gastrointestinal haemorrhage

Oesophageal varices haemorrhage

Lower respiratory tract infection

Pyelonephritis

Respiratory tract infection

Sepsis

Tendon rupture

Ulna fracture

Weight decreased

Decreased appetite

Hyponatraemia

Blast cell crisis

Bone marrow tumour cell infiltration

Lung adenocarcinoma

Metastases to spine

Myelofibrosis

Prostatic adenoma

Squamous cell carcinoma of skin

Nephrolithiasis

Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased

Haematocrit increased

Musculoskeletal pain

Ischaemic stroke

Diabetes mellitus

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

Study treatment Arm

All Crossover Patients

Best Available Therapy

Ruxolitinib

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: RuxolitinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

In a safety lead-in of 6 patients, subjects will receive 15mg of ruxolitinib twice daily (BID). After 4 weeks, if dose-limiting toxicities (DLT) are observed in 1 or fewer patients, the study will enter stage 1 of the Simon two-stage design where all subsequent patients will receive a starting dose of ruxolitinib 15mg BID. Subjects will have regularly scheduled study visits at the clinical site on Day 1 and Day 15 (± 3 days) of the first 2 cycles, then on Day 1 (± 3 days) of every subsequent cycle (starting cycle 3), where safety assessments, including laboratory assessments, vital signs, and physical examinations will be performed.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Ruxolitinib

2018

Completed Phase 3

~1140

0 / 6Eligibility criteria met

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Columbia UniversityLead Sponsor

1,431 Previous Clinical Trials

2,460,830 Total Patients Enrolled

Incyte CorporationIndustry Sponsor

364 Previous Clinical Trials

55,162 Total Patients Enrolled

Alexander Wei, MDPrincipal InvestigatorAssociate Professor of Medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center

1 Previous Clinical Trials

27 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are researchers still enrolling participants for this clinical trial?

"According to the most recent update, this clinical trial posted on 7/8/2021 is still recruiting patients."

Answered by AI

For what medical condition is Ruxolitinib commonly prescribed?

"Ruxolitinib is most often used to treat polycythemia vera. However, it has also been found to ameliorate symptoms in patients with hydroxyurea resistance or intolerance, and those suffering from primary myelofibrosis."

Answered by AI

What other studies have there been on Ruxolitinib's effects?

"Ruxolitinib was first studied in an NIH-sponsored clinical trial 18 years ago. Since then, there have been a total of 92 completed trials involving this medication. Right now, there are 99 active trials being conducted worldwide; many of these studies are based out of New york City."

Answered by AI

Has Ruxolitinib received regulatory approval from the FDA?

"Ruxolitinib's safety is based on Phase 2 clinical trial data, which means that while there is evidence that it is safe, there is no guarantee of its efficacy."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Study of Ruxolitinib in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients With Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Alexander Z. Wei, MD 2021. "Study of Ruxolitinib in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients With Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04807777.

All > Squamous Cell Carcinoma