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Antisense Oligonucleotide

Danvatirsen + Durvalumab for Advanced Resistant Cancers

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By David S Hong
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Has a histological confirmation of pancreatic cancer, mismatch deficient colorectal cancer, or non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is refractory to standard therapy or for which no standard of care regimen currently exists
Has measurable disease, defined as at least 1 lesion that can be accurately measured in at least 1 dimension with specific size criteria
Must not have
Is still experiencing toxicity related to prior treatment and assessed as Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade > 1
Has active or prior documented inflammatory bowel disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 4 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new combination therapy for pancreatic, lung, and colon cancers that have spread and become resistant to treatment.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced pancreatic, non-small cell lung cancer or mismatch repair deficient colorectal cancer that's resistant to treatment. Participants must have a good performance status, measurable disease, and meet specific blood criteria. They should not be pregnant and must agree to use contraception.
What is being tested?
The trial tests danvatirsen (which blocks proteins needed for tumor growth) combined with durvalumab (an immunotherapy antibody). It aims to see if this combo is more effective in treating these cancers compared to current standards.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include immune system reactions that can affect organs, infusion-related responses, allergic reactions similar to other monoclonal antibodies, and possibly worsening of pre-existing autoimmune diseases.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My cancer is confirmed and does not respond to standard treatments.
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I have at least one tumor that can be measured.
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am still feeling side effects from previous treatments that are moderate or worse.
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I have or had inflammatory bowel disease.
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I have a history of primary immunodeficiency.
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I have had lung inflammation or scarring before.
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I do not have severe diseases like uncontrolled bleeding, HIV, or active hepatitis.
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I am not pregnant, breastfeeding, or if capable of having children, I am using effective birth control.
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I have another type of cancer besides the one being studied.
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I had severe side effects from previous immunotherapy.
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I have had an organ transplant and am on immunosuppressive drugs.
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I have a history of tuberculosis.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 4 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 4 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Incidence of treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs), SAEs and death(s)
Physical Examinations
Physiological parameters
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Secondary study objectives
Disease control
Objective response
Other study objectives
Radiomic measurements

Side effects data

From 2024 Phase 4 trial • 163 Patients • NCT04078152
14%
Intracranial aneurysm
14%
Escherichia infection
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Cohort 2: Durvalumab Restart
Cohort 3: No Restart of Durvalumab
Cohort 1: Durvalumab Continuation

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (danvatirsen, durvalumab)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive danvatirsen IV over 1 hour on days 7, 5 and 3 prior to cycle 1, then on days 1, 8, 15 and 22. Patients also receive durvalumab IV over 1 hour on day 1. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Danvatirsen
2019
Completed Phase 2
~90
Durvalumab
2017
Completed Phase 4
~3880

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
3,074 Previous Clinical Trials
1,803,506 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Lynch Syndrome
1,578 Patients Enrolled for Lynch Syndrome
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,958 Previous Clinical Trials
41,112,541 Total Patients Enrolled
19 Trials studying Lynch Syndrome
50,996 Patients Enrolled for Lynch Syndrome
AstraZenecaIndustry Sponsor
4,427 Previous Clinical Trials
289,164,413 Total Patients Enrolled
David S HongPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
7 Previous Clinical Trials
276 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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