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Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine for Cancer
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This trial is testing a new drug to see if it can help people with cancer that has come back or spread, and that has the HER2 gene.
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From 2017 Phase 1 trial • 17 Patients • NCT02038010Trial Design
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- You are able to perform daily activities with some difficulty.You have a type of irregular heart rhythm that needs to be treated and is not currently stable.Your blood platelet count is at least 100,000 per microliter within 30 days before the start of the study.Your bilirubin level must be within a certain range, unless you have Gilbert's syndrome, in which case it can be slightly higher.You have had a lung disease called interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis in the past.You have not been treated with ado-trastuzumab emtansine, but if you have received other medications targeting HER2, you can still participate.You have moderate to severe symptoms of congestive heart failure.You had a heart attack or unstable chest pain within the past 6 months.You are allergic to any part of ado-trastuzumab emtansine.Your cancer can be measured or evaluated using specific criteria, and if not, there may be other criteria that can be used for evaluation.Your absolute neutrophil count is at least 1,000 per microliter within 30 days before starting the trial.You have a specific type of HER2 mutation in your lung cancer, confirmed by a CLIA-certified laboratory.Women who can have babies need to have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks before joining the study. This applies to women who can still have babies and those who have gone through menopause less than a year ago.You have received a high total dose of certain types of chemotherapy drugs in the past.You have severe nerve damage in your arms or legs.You must be 18 years or older.You have been diagnosed with advanced solid tumor cancers through a pathology test.For specific groups, you must have a documented HER2 amplification identified by certain approved tests. If your HER2 amplification is identified by a different method, you must get approval from the Principal Investigator to participate in a different group.Your heart's pumping function is good, with a measurement of at least 50% on a heart scan.Your liver enzymes need to be within a certain range, and if you have cancer that has spread to your liver, the range is a bit higher.
- Group 1: Cohort 6: Other solid cancers
- Group 2: Cohort 1: Lung cancers, HER2 mutant
- Group 3: Cohort 2: Lung cancers, HER2 amplified
- Group 4: Cohort 3: Colorectal cancers
- Group 5: Cohort 4: Endometrial cancers
- Group 6: Cohort 5: Salivary gland cancers
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants are involved in the research initiative?
"Affirmative. Information found on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this medical research, which was first announced in February 2016, is now actively searching for participants. A total of 140 patients need to be enrolled from 8 different locations."
Has ado-trastuzumab emtansine been officially sanctioned by the FDA?
"Our team at Power assigns a rating of 2 to ado-trastuzumab emtansine, as there is evidence in favor of its safety but no information about efficacy yet."
In which locations is this trial currently being conducted?
"8 centres are presently running this clinical trial. Participants may find it handy to select the clinic nearest them, thereby reducing travel requirements; these 8 sites can be found in Commack, Basking Ridge, Uniondale and other cities."
Is this a pioneering endeavor in the medical field?
"Research into the efficacy of ado-trastuzumab emtansine began in 2008, when a trial sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche oversaw 720 patients. This data was used to gain Phase 2 drug approval for this medication and since then 41 clinical trials have been initiated internationally, spanning 57 nations across 1451 cities."
Are there any current opportunities to apply for this trial?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is still seeking recruits for its study which was initially listed on February 1st 2016 and recently updated on September 7th 2022. At present, 140 people are needed across 8 different sites involved in this experiment."
Are there any documented occurrences of ado-trastuzumab emtansine being used in prior medical experiments?
"Currently, 41 trials are ongoing for ado-trastuzumab emtansine. Nine of these investigations have reached Phase 3 and the majority of them take place in Brewer, Maine. Nevertheless, there is a worldwide presence with 5997 different clinical sites running studies on this medication."
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