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Kinase Inhibitor

Larotrectinib for Advanced or Metastatic Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
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
Must have received prior treatment including radiation and/or chemotherapy, with radiation completed > 12 weeks prior to cycle 1 day 1 (C1D1) of therapy, as recommended or appropriate for the tumor type
Must have >= 1 site of bi-dimensionally measurable disease (confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] and evaluable by RANO), with the size of at least one of the measurable lesions >= 1 cm in each dimension
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 2 years post-treatment
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Study Summary

This trial studies the effect of larotrectinib in treating patients with NTRK gene amplification positive solid tumors. Larotrectinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults (16+) with solid tumors that have spread and show NTRK gene amplification. Participants must have tried standard treatments, or be unlikely to benefit from them, and should not have progressed on TRK inhibitors before. They need stable organ function, measurable tumor lesions, no uncontrolled infections or diseases, and agree to use two birth control methods.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests Larotrectinib's effectiveness in blocking enzymes needed for cell growth in patients with advanced solid tumors positive for NTRK gene amplification. It's a phase II study where all participants receive the same drug to see how well it works against their cancer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Larotrectinib may cause liver enzyme changes, fatigue, dizziness, nausea. Since it targets specific enzymes linked to cell growth, there might also be risks of more serious side effects like heart problems or allergic reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I've had radiation or chemotherapy for my cancer, with radiation ending more than 12 weeks ago.
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I have a tumor that is at least 1 cm big in every direction, confirmed by MRI.
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My cancer has a specific gene change (NTRK1, NTRK2, or NTRK3) with at least 7 copies.
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I am 16 years old or older.
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My kidney function is within the required range.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 2 years post-treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 2 years post-treatment 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
Secondary outcome measures
Best overall response of confirmed complete response or partial response
Change in clinical safety laboratory values and vital signs
Clinical benefit rate
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (larotrectinib sulfate)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients receive larotrectinib sulfate PO BID on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients who experience disease progression and are deriving clinical benefit from larotrectinib may continue treatment per physician discretion.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,973 Previous Clinical Trials
1,789,333 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,665 Previous Clinical Trials
40,925,841 Total Patients Enrolled
David S HongPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
6 Previous Clinical Trials
267 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Larotrectinib (Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04879121 — Phase 2
Solid Tumors Research Study Groups: Treatment (larotrectinib sulfate)
Solid Tumors Clinical Trial 2023: Larotrectinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04879121 — Phase 2
Larotrectinib (Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04879121 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any precedential investigations that have utilized Larotrectinib Sulfate?

"71 separate medical trials are currently in progress evaluating Larotrectinib Sulfate, with 31 of these studies being conducted at the Phase 3 stage. While Peoria Illinois is home to a majority of the research initiatives for this particular drug, there are 10220 sites globally hosting related clinical trial activities."

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What therapeutic applications is Larotrectinib Sulfate regularly utilized for?

"Larotrectinib Sulfate is frequently prescribed to treat ntrk3 fusion positive conditions. In addition, this medication has been associated with beneficial outcomes in patients suffering from tumors, solid malignancies, and ntrk2 fusion positive cases that have not developed resistance mutations."

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What is the maximum capacity of participants for this scientific research?

"Affirmative. Information on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this experiment, first made available to the public on April 30th 2021, is actively soliciting participants. The research team needs 13 people from a single site for the study's completion."

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Are any more individuals being admitted to this experiment?

"Per information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is accepting applicants; the protocol was initially published on April 30th 2021 and amended as recently as April 18th 2022."

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Has the FDA accepted Larotrectinib Sulfate for commercial use?

"Our team at Power assessed Larotrectinib Sulfate's safety as a 2 since the trial is in Phase 2, meaning there are some studies backing its safety but no evidence of efficacy."

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~4 spots leftby Nov 2025