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Pemigatinib for Colorectal Cancer
Study Summary
This trial studies pemigatinib for treating colorectal cancer with FGFR mutations that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery.
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- My cancer has a specific genetic change in the FGFR1-3 genes.My colorectal cancer is confirmed to be advanced and cannot be removed by surgery.
- Group 1: Treatment (pemigatinib)
- 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.
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How many test subjects are participating in this clinical trial?
"This study is not looking for new enrollees at the moment. However, it's worth mentioning that this clinical trial was originally posted on 8/31/2020 and was most recently edited on 10/18/2022. If you are interested in other studies, there are 3351 trials actively recruiting participants with colorectal carcinoma and 13 trials for Pemigatinib that are currently enrolling patients."
What is the unique selling point of this research?
"Pemigatinib has a long clinical history, with the first trials being conducted in 2017. These initial tests were sponsored by Incyte Corporation and involved 47 patients. Pemigatinib received Phase 2 drug approval after these successful early studies. At present, there are 13 active global trials involving this medication taking place across 41 countries and 98 cities."
What are the possible side effects of Pemigatinib?
"Pemigatinib's current status as a Phase 2 drug means that while there is some evidence indicating it is safe, none of the clinical trials have yet yielded data supporting its efficacy."
What other medical studies have there been surrounding Pemigatinib?
"Emory University - Winship Cancer Institute first studied pemigatinib in 2017 and, to date, there have been 126 completed trials. There are presently 13 actively recruiting studies, a significant number of which taking place in Atlanta, Georgia."
Are there any availabilities for new patients in this clinical trial?
"The clinicaltrial.gov website indicates that this particular trial is not currently enrolling patients. Although, there are 3364 other trials that are still open for recruitment."
Why is Pemigatinib prescribed to patients?
"Pemigatinib is a treatment for unresectable, metastatic cholangiocarcinomas that can not be surgically removed. This medication works by targeting the fgfr2 protein."
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