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Olaparib for Mesothelioma

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Overseen ByHedy L Kindler, MD
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial
Approved in 2 JurisdictionsThis treatment is already approved in other countries

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial requires that you stop taking certain medications before starting olaparib. Specifically, if you are using strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors or inducers, you must stop them 2 to 5 weeks before starting the study drug, depending on the specific medication.

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Olaparib for treating mesothelioma?

Olaparib has shown promise in treating other cancers, like ovarian and breast cancer, by targeting a protein called PARP, which is also overexpressed in mesothelioma. Research suggests that Olaparib-based agents can effectively target mesothelioma tumors, indicating potential effectiveness for this condition.12345

How is the drug Olaparib unique in treating mesothelioma?

Olaparib is unique for mesothelioma treatment as it is a PARP inhibitor, which targets a specific mechanism in cancer cells to prevent them from repairing their DNA, unlike traditional chemotherapy that broadly attacks rapidly dividing cells. This targeted approach is novel for mesothelioma, where treatment options are limited.678910

What is the purpose of this trial?

In this study, researchers will give olaparib (a drug) to mesothelioma patients who have specific changes in their DNA (known as gene mutations). Researchers will give this drug to each patient on the study to find out if it will help the patient's tumor shrink or stop growing.

Research Team

Hedy Lee Kindler, MD - UChicago Medicine

Hedy Kindler, M.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Chicago

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for mesothelioma patients with specific DNA changes, who've had platinum-based chemo. They must be able to perform daily activities (ECOG 0-1), not have other active cancers, and agree to genetic testing. Women can't be pregnant, and men must use condoms during the study.

Inclusion Criteria

My doctor confirmed I have malignant mesothelioma.
I am fully active or can carry out light work.
I am willing to undergo genetic testing for the study.
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Exclusion Criteria

I still have side effects from past cancer treatments.
I have spinal cord compression.
Participation in another clinical study where the patient received a study drug in the last month
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Olaparib is administered orally in 28-day cycles. Patients attend the clinic on days 1 and 15 of the first cycle, then every 4 weeks until treatment discontinuation.

Up to 2 years
Clinic visits on days 1 and 15 of the first cycle, then every 4 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

3 years

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Olaparib
Trial Overview Researchers are testing Olaparib on mesothelioma patients with gene mutations that affect DNA repair. The goal is to see if it shrinks or stabilizes tumors. Patients will take this drug orally as part of their treatment regimen.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Olaparib will be given orally to patients in 28-day cycles. Patients will attend the clinic on days 1 (first day of treatment) and 15 of the first cycle following the beginning of study treatment and then every 4 weeks (day 1 of every cycle) until discontinuation of treatment.

Olaparib is already approved in European Union, United States for the following indications:

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Approved in European Union as Lynparza for:
  • Breast cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Fallopian tube cancer
  • Peritoneal cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
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Approved in United States as Lynparza for:
  • Ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Chicago

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,086
Recruited
844,000+

AstraZeneca

Industry Sponsor

Trials
4,491
Recruited
290,540,000+

Sir Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Dr. Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Medical Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Findings from Research

A new imaging agent based on the Olaparib scaffold was successfully developed and labeled with Cu-64, achieving over 90% yield and high purity, making it suitable for PET imaging of mesothelioma.
The PET imaging showed significantly higher tumor uptake in the study group compared to the control group, indicating the potential of this Olaparib-based agent for targeted diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma.
Initial evaluation of Cu-64 labeled PARPi-DOTA PET imaging in mice with mesothelioma.Huang, T., Hu, P., Banizs, AB., et al.[2018]
Olaparib is an effective first-line maintenance treatment for adults with advanced ovarian cancer who have responded to platinum-based chemotherapy, significantly improving progression-free survival compared to placebo in phase III trials.
When combined with bevacizumab, olaparib further enhances treatment efficacy in patients with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), but does not show benefits in HRD-negative tumors, indicating its targeted effectiveness.
Olaparib: A Review as First-Line Maintenance Therapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer.Paik, J.[2022]
Olaparib (Lynparza) is approved for treating adult patients with high-risk early breast cancer that has a germline BRCA mutation, following chemotherapy treatment.
This approval highlights Olaparib's role as an adjuvant therapy, which means it is used after initial treatments to help prevent cancer recurrence.
New Adjuvant Treatment for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer.Aschenbrenner, DS.[2022]

References

Initial evaluation of Cu-64 labeled PARPi-DOTA PET imaging in mice with mesothelioma. [2018]
Olaparib: A Review as First-Line Maintenance Therapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer. [2022]
New Adjuvant Treatment for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer. [2022]
Olaparib maintenance monotherapy in platinum-sensitive, relapsed ovarian cancer without germline BRCA mutations: OPINION Phase IIIb study design. [2020]
Safety evaluation of olaparib for treating ovarian cancer. [2015]
Evaluating niraparib versus active symptom control in patients with previously treated mesothelioma (NERO): a study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, two-arm, open-label phase II trial in UK secondary care centres. [2023]
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Recent advances in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. [2022]
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Emerging insights into the biology and therapy of malignant mesothelioma. [2022]
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