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Advanced Or Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial in Madison, WI

Access cutting-edge advanced or metastatic merkel cell carcinoma treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Madison. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by TuHURA Biosciences, Inc.

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Madison

    Convenient for WI residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Madison site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Advanced Or Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma Study in Madison

This Phase 1, multicenter, open-label trial will assess the safety and feasibility of IFx-Hu2.0 as adjunctive therapy to pembrolizumab in adult patients (≥18 years) with non-cutaneous Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Nine subjects will receive IFx-Hu2.0 as a visceral lesion injection in a single lesion followed by pembrolizumab.

Sponsor: TuHURA Biosciences, Inc.

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

At least 18 years of age.
Life expectancy equal to or greater than six months.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status \< 2.
Active disease measurable by CT or MRI, measurable lesions are lesions that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter in the plane of measurement is to be recorded).
Must be recurrent and/or unresectable Stage III or Stage IV American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) (8th edition) and have histologically confirmed Merkel cell carcinoma a. Must have at least one visceral injectable lesion equal to or greater than 3 mm
Subject should be CPI naïve i.e., no prior therapy with CPI including but not limited to Pembrolizumab, avelumab, ipilimumab, nivolumab.
Tumor tissue from an archival core biopsy or resected site of disease must be provided for biomarker analyses. If archival tissue is not available, then a new biopsy should be performed.
Adequate hematological, hepatic, and renal function according to laboratory ranges and medical criteria defined within the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria

Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with protocol requirements.
Subjects with active brain metastases, with the exception of treated brain metastases that have imaging proving stability at least 4 weeks after treatment, no new metastases, and not requiring steroids.
Subjects with recurrent resectable MCC
Subjects who have received prior systemic chemotherapy
Pregnant or breastfeeding females and females desiring to become pregnant or breastfeed within the timeframe of this study.
Active, known, or suspected autoimmune disease. Potential subjects with type I diabetes mellitus, residual hypothyroidism due to autoimmune thyroiditis only requiring hormone replacement, skin disorders (such as vitiligo, psoriasis, or alopecia) not requiring systemic treatment are permitted to enroll. Low grade autoimmune toxicity is NOT an exclusion under this criterion.
A condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroids (\> 10 mg daily prednisone equivalent) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days of IFx-Hu2.0 administration. Inhaled or topical steroids are permitted in the absence of active autoimmune disease.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Madison?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06940440) has an active research site in Madison, WI that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Advanced Or Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment Options in Madison, WI

If you're searching for advanced or metastatic merkel cell carcinoma treatment options in Madison, WI, this clinical trial (NCT06940440) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Madison research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced advanced or metastatic merkel cell carcinoma specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

Looking for more options? Browse all advanced or metastatic merkel cell carcinoma clinical trials near you to find additional studies recruiting in your area.

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