Chemotherapy +/− Temsirolimus for Muscle Cancer
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug vinorelbine in treating muscle cancer?
Vinorelbine has shown effectiveness in treating advanced breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, with studies indicating it can improve survival rates and has a manageable safety profile. While these results are from different types of cancer, they suggest potential benefits of vinorelbine in cancer treatment.12345
What safety data exists for the treatment of muscle cancer with chemotherapy and Temsirolimus?
Vinorelbine, a drug used in chemotherapy, has been studied for its safety in humans. Common side effects include myelosuppression (a decrease in bone marrow activity), nausea, vomiting, and neuropathy (nerve damage). Irinotecan, another chemotherapy drug, can cause delayed diarrhea and neutropenia (low white blood cell count), with rare but serious side effects like liver and kidney issues. These drugs have been used in various cancers, and their side effects are generally manageable with proper medical care.16789
What makes the chemotherapy treatment with temsirolimus unique for muscle cancer?
This treatment is unique because it combines temsirolimus, an mTOR inhibitor that has shown activity against rhabdomyosarcoma (a type of muscle cancer), with a standard chemotherapy regimen. This combination aims to enhance the anticancer effects by integrating temsirolimus with established drugs like vincristine, actinomycin-D, and cyclophosphamide, potentially offering a new approach for intermediate-risk muscle cancer.110111213
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing if adding the drug temsirolimus to standard chemotherapy is more effective for treating children and young adults with a type of muscle cancer that has a moderate chance of coming back. The chemotherapy drugs aim to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells, while temsirolimus may help by blocking certain enzymes needed for cancer growth.
Research Team
Abha A Gupta
Principal Investigator
Children's Oncology Group
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for patients under 40 with newly diagnosed Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a type of muscle tissue cancer, who haven't had previous chemotherapy or radiation. They must have an acceptable level of blood cells and kidney function, and be able to perform daily activities at least half the time. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, those with uncontrolled diabetes or cholesterol levels, and individuals not using effective contraception are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive combination chemotherapy with or without temsirolimus, including surgery and radiotherapy
Maintenance
Participants receive vinorelbine and cyclophosphamide for maintenance therapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cyclophosphamide
- Dactinomycin
- Irinotecan Hydrochloride
- Radiation Therapy
- Temsirolimus
- Vincristine Sulfate
- Vinorelbine
Cyclophosphamide is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada, Japan for the following indications:
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lead Sponsor