NCT07189195 · University of California, Davis
TR-002 for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors and Unresectable or Metastatic, Refractory Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
What this study is about
This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of TR-002 for the treatment of solid tumors that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced), that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable), that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) and unresectable or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma that does not respond to treatment (refractory). Chemotherapy drugs, such as TR-002, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. TR-002 may be safe and tolerable in treating patients with advanced, unresectable or metastatic solid tumors and unresectable or metastatic, refractory pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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This phase I trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of TR-002 for the treatment of solid tumors that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced), that cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable), that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic) and unresectable or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma that does not respond to treatment (refractory). Chemotherapy drugs, such as TR-002, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. TR-002 may be safe and tolerable in treating patients with advanced, unresectable or metastatic solid tumors and unresectable or metastatic, refractory pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Interventions
DRUG
TR-002
Weekly intravenous infusion
Primary outcome measures
Incidence of dose limiting toxicity (DLTs)
Time frame: From first dose of TR-002 to day 28
The proportion of DLTs at each dose level will be reported with exact binomial 95% confidence intervals.
Number of participants experiencing treatment-related adverse events
Time frame: From first dose of TR-002 to 90 days following the last dose
Classified by severity, and graded according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 18 or over at the time of consent
- Pathology or histology-confirmed metastatic or unresectable solid tumor for which standard systemic treatments are no longer effective or not tolerated
- For the expansion cohort, participants must have pathology or histology-confirmed metastatic or unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma that is refractory and/or intolerant to all standard-of-care systemic treatments (including gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel, fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan)
- Participants in dose escalation may have measurable and/or non-measurable disease. Imaging for disease assessment of measurable and non-measurable disease must be completed within 28 days prior to registration. Participants in dose expansion must have measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteira in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1
- Adequate cardiac function, assessed by multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan or echocardiography (left ventricular ejection fraction of \> 50%)
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤ 2
- Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,000/mcL
- Platelets ≥ 75,000/mcL
- Hemoglobin ≥ 8g/dL
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) (\< 3 x ULN in patients with known Gilberts)
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)(serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase \[SGOT\])/ alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase \[SGPT\]) ≤ 3 × institutional ULN (\< 5 x ULN in patients with known liver metastases)
- Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m\^2
- For people of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to enrollment and agreement to use such a method through 3 months following the last dose of study treatment
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Exclusion criteria
- Lactating or pregnant patients or patients of reproductive potential not willing to use effective methods of contraception
- Clinically significant toxicities from most recent therapy or intervention prior to study enrollment that have not resolved to baseline or grade 1 (exceptions include alopecia and grade 2 sensory neuropathy)
- Participant with a history of the following significant cardiovascular disease will be excluded:
- Participant has a history of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to day 1.
- Participant has New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or greater congetive heart failure (CHF).
- History of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) within 6 months prior to study treatment.
- Participant has cardiac arrhythmia, complete left bundle branch block, obligate use of a cardiac pacemaker, long QT syndrome or right bundle branch block with left anterior hemiblock (bifascicular block).
- History of congenital long QT syndrome or prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc) \> 470 msec for females and males using Fridericia's formula (unless a pacemaker is in place or additional clinically non-significant condition such as bundle-branch block necessitating use of an alternate formula per cardiologist calculation) or uncorrectable abnormalities in serum electrolytes (i.e., sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus). An average of triplicate readings for assessing QTc interval may be used
- Active bacterial, fungal, and viral infection, as documented by positive culture, radiological imaging techniques, septic fever, or septic shock symptoms
- Known hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinolone compounds
- Retinal or visual field changes of any etiology
- History of psoriasis
- History of porphyria
- Known glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- History of seizure disorder
- Any other condition that could compromise the subject's safety or put the study outcomes at undue risk
Where
- Sacramento, California
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 16, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations