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Cancer Vaccine

BCG + Durvalumab for Bladder Cancer (PATAPSCO Trial)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by AstraZeneca
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
No prior radiotherapy for bladder cancer
Local histological confirmation of high-risk transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelium of the urinary bladder confined to the mucosa or submucosa. A high-risk tumor is defined as one of the following: T1 tumor; High-grade/G3 tumor; CIS
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 24 months
Awards & highlights

PATAPSCO Trial Summary

This trial assesses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a new therapy for adults with bladder cancer who have not been treated yet.

Who is the study for?
Adults with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) who haven't had systemic therapy for NMIBC or BCG treatment. Participants must have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks, good organ and marrow function, and no history of immune-mediated therapy or certain autoimmune disorders. Women can't be pregnant or breastfeeding, and all participants must use effective birth control.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the combination of Durvalumab (an immunotherapy drug) with BCG (a type of intravesical therapy) to see if it's safe and works well in treating adults with high-risk NMIBC who are new to this kind of treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Durvalumab may cause immune-related side effects like inflammation in various organs, skin reactions, hormonal gland problems, infusion-related reactions; while BCG can lead to symptoms such as fever, urinary issues, fatigue and possible risk of infection.

PATAPSCO Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have not had radiation treatment for bladder cancer.
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My bladder cancer is high-risk but hasn't spread beyond the inner layers.
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I have never received immunotherapy for my cancer.
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My bladder cancer is high-risk but hasn't spread beyond the inner layers.
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.
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I am eligible for BCG therapy.

PATAPSCO Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 12 months and 24 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 12 months and 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Incidence of Grade 3 or 4 Possibly related adverse events (PRAEs)
Secondary outcome measures
Best overall response for HRQoL as assessed by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer 24 (EORTC QLQ-NMIBC24)
Best overall response for health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as assessed by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 items (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Complete response rate (CRR)
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PATAPSCO Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Durvalumab + BCGExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will receive Durvalumab for 13 cycles every 4 weeks (q4w) for a maximum 12 months. All participants will receive BCG (supplied by the site) intravesically, as induction weekly for 6 weeks. Patients will subsequently receive BCG for maintenance for 3 weekly doses at 3,6,12,18, and up to 24 months, at the physician's discretion.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
BCG
2015
Completed Phase 4
~3220
Durvalumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~3870

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Who is running the clinical trial?

ParexelIndustry Sponsor
304 Previous Clinical Trials
101,052 Total Patients Enrolled
AstraZenecaLead Sponsor
4,272 Previous Clinical Trials
288,612,575 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

BCG (Cancer Vaccine) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05943106 — Phase 3
Bladder Cancer Research Study Groups: Durvalumab + BCG
Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: BCG Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05943106 — Phase 3
BCG (Cancer Vaccine) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05943106 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are individuals above the age of thirty five eligible to partake in this research study?

"Per the requirements of this trial, individuals aged 18 to 130 can apply. Additionally, 10 studies for younger participants and 315 for those over 65 are available."

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Has the combination of Durvalumab + BCG been given sanction by the FDA?

"Our team at Power assigned durvalumab + BCG a score of 3 since it has reached Phase 3 and there are numerous clinical indications that both its safety and efficacy have been established."

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Is enrollment for this investigation still open?

"Correct. The clinical trial's information on ClinicalTrials.gov shows that it is currently enrolling, having been posted on the 11th of August 2023 and most recently updated on 23rd of August. This investigation seeks to recruit 100 individuals from 13 different centres."

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How many facilities are engaged in this trial's proceedings?

"At this time, prospective participants may enroll in the clinical trial at 13 different sites. These include Conway, San Diego and Greenwood as well as other locations; thus, it is recommended to choose a nearby site to abate any travelling necessities."

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How many individuals have enrolled in this research project?

"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov displays that this medical trial is presently recruiting participants. This study was first published on August 11th 2023 and has been recently updated on the 23rd of the same month. Approximately 100 volunteers are needed from 13 different locations to complete this research project."

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Who would be an appropriate candidate for participation in this experiment?

"This trial is seeking 100 individuals between 18 and 130 years old who have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, provided that they satisfy further demands. Candidates must be BCG-naive, possess a confirmed histological report of high risk transitional cell carcinoma limited to the mucosa or submucosa; undergone complete resection of all Ta/T1 papillary disease prior to enrollment (with TURBT not more than 4 months before enrollment); never had radiotherapy for their condition; have at least 12 weeks life expectancy as well as adequate organ and marrow function; hold a World Health Organization/Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status"

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~67 spots leftby Sep 2025