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BRAF V600 Mutation Clinical Trial in Birmingham, AL

Access cutting-edge braf v600 mutation treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Birmingham. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of California, San Francisco

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About This BRAF V600 Mutation Study in Birmingham

This phase II trial studies how well de-escalating the drugs dabrafenib and trametinib works in treating patients with low-grade gliomas that have a BRAF V600 gene mutation. Dabrafenib and trametinib are in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. They work by blocking the action of abnormal proteins that signals tumor cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of tumor cells. This trial may help doctors determine the best dosing strategy for patients who have received dabrafenib and trametinib for 12-24 months: Either stopping dabrafenib and trametinib completely or slowly reducing the dose for an additional 6 months.

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have histologically confirmed LGG World Health Organization (WHO) Grade I or II with BRAF V600 mutation confirmed by immunohistochemistry or sequencing
Participants must have measurable tumor. \
For participants with measurable disease, this will be defined as lesions that can be accurately measured in two dimensions (longest diameter to be recorded) with a minimum size of no less than double the slice thickness. Previously irradiated lesions are considered non-measurable except in cases of documented progression of the lesion since the completion of radiation therapy. Participants without measurable disease may be considered for enrollment and followed for survival and progression purposes but will not be included as part of a measurable disease cohort.
Participants must have no prior therapy, except for surgical intervention (i.e. biopsy or resection)
Participants may currently be taking dabrafenib and trametinib as frontline therapy, with a maximum duration of 21 months and participants must not yet have met criteria for confirmed best response as defined in this protocol. For participants entering the trial currently taking dabrafenib and trametinib, they must be taking a dose that is within 20% of the standard dosing for both drugs based on age and weight. Participants who are already on dabrafenib and trametinib when enrolling on trial and whose dosing deviates more than 20% from the protocol nomogram need to be discussed with the study chairs. Eligibility for these participants will be based on ability to wean within the parameters of the protocol
Cohort 2: \
Participants must have a history of recurrent or progressive disease following prior therapy (e.g., carboplatin and vincristine, vinblastine, bevacizumab, mitogen-activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MEK) inhibitor, radiation therapy etc). Participants who previously completed a course of therapy with dabrafenib and trametinib, who did not progress on this therapy, and who are beyond 6 months from completion of therapy are eligible for retreatment. \*\
Participants may currently be taking dabrafenib and trametinib as therapy for disease recurrence, for a maximum duration of 21 months and participants must not yet have met criteria for confirmed best response as defined in this protocol. For participants entering the trial currently taking dabrafenib and trametinib, they must be taking dose that is within 20% of the standard dosing for both drugs based on age and weight. Participants who are already on dabrafenib and trametinib when enrolling on trial and whose dosing deviates more than 20% from the protocol nomogram need to be discussed with the study chairs. Eligibility for these participants will be based on ability to wean within the parameters of the protocol
Participants must have received their last dose of chemotherapy 3 weeks prior to enrollment (6 weeks for nitrosoureas) and recovered from acute adverse events due to agents administered
Participants must be at least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a biologic or small molecule agent except dabrafenib and trametinib. For any agent with known adverse events that can occur beyond 7 days after administration, the period prior to enrollment must be beyond the time during which adverse events are known to occur. Such participants must be discussed with study chairs
No prior radiation is allowed for participants in Cohort 1
Participants in Cohort 2 must have:
Had their last fraction of local irradiation to primary tumor ≥ 12 weeks prior to registration
Had their last fraction of craniospinal irradiation ≥ 12 weeks prior to registration
At least 14 days after local palliative radiation (small-port)
Age: ≥ 12 months and \< 25 years old
Performance Score: Karnofsky ≥ 50 for participants \> 16 years of age and Lansky ≥ 50 for participants ≤ 16 years of age. Participants who are unable to walk because of paralysis, but who are up in a wheelchair, will be considered ambulatory for the purpose of assessing the performance score
Peripheral absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/mm\^3
Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm\^3 (transfusion independent, defined as not receiving platelet transfusions for at least 7 days prior to enrollment)
A serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN) based on age and gender
Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN for age; in presence of Gilbert's syndrome, total bilirubin ≤ 3 x ULN or direct bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3 x ULN
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 3 x ULN
Participants with seizure disorder may be enrolled if well controlled
Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than or equal to institutional lower limit of normal (LLN) by echocardiogram (ECHO) (while not receiving medications for cardiac function)
Correct QT (QTc) interval \< 480 msecs
Patient must agree to adequate contraception. (The effects of dabrafenib and trametinib on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because agents as well as other therapeutic agents used on this trial are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method birth control, or abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and 4 months after completion of the study medication administration. Should a women become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately)
A legal parent/guardian or patient must be able to understand, and willing to sign, a written informed consent and assent document, as appropriate
Participants must enroll on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) comprehensive follow up protocol (PNOC COMP) if PNOC COMP is open to accrual at the enrolling institution
Pathology reports, next generation sequencing reports, or both, confirming BRAF V600E mutation status must be submitted at the time of enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

Participant's tumor has any of the following additional previously known or expected activating molecular alterations:
Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 and 2 (IDH1 and IDH2) mutation
Histone H3 mutation (p.K28M, p.G35R, p.G35V)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) loss of function alteration
Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents
History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to dabrafenib and trametinib
Medications that are affected by the induction of CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 should be avoided or used cautiously. Dabrafenib has been shown to induce CYP3A4 and CYP2C9. In addition, dabrafenib is an in vitro inducer of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C19, Uridine 5'-diphospho (UDP)-glucuronosyltransferase. Co-administration of dabrafenib and medications which are affected by the induction of these enzymes (including warfarin) and transporters may result in loss of efficacy. Because the lists of these agents are constantly changing, it is important to regularly consult a frequently-updated list such as http://medicine.iupui.edu/clinpharm/ddis/table.aspx; medical reference texts such as the Physicians' Desk Reference may also provide this information. As part of the enrollment/informed consent procedures, the participant and/or legal parent or guardian will be counseled on the risk of interactions with other agents, and what to do if new medications need to be prescribed or if the participant is considering a new over-the-counter medicine or herbal product
Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection
Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breast-feeding
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive participants will be ineligible if HIV therapy regimen has not been stable for at least 4 weeks or there is intent to change the regimen within 8 weeks following enrollment, or if they are severely immunocompromised

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Birmingham?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07110246) has an active research site in Birmingham, AL 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.

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