Is NCT05278208 recruiting in Philadelphia, PA?

Yes, NCT05278208 is currently recruiting participants at its Philadelphia, PA location. This brain tumors clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the brain tumors clinical trial in Philadelphia?

To join this clinical trial in Philadelphia, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

Is participation in this Philadelphia clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Brain Tumors Clinical Trial in Philadelphia, PA

About This Brain Tumors Study in Philadelphia

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Lutathera (177Lu-DOTATATE) in patients with progressive or recurrent High-Grade Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors and meningiomas that demonstrate uptake on DOTATATE PET. The drug will be given intravenously once every 8 weeks for a total of up to 4 doses over 8 months in patients aged 4 to \<12 years (Phase I) or 12 to \</=39 years (Phase II) to test its safety and efficacy, respectively. Funding Source - FDA OOPD (grant number FD-R-0532-01

Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Who Can Participate

Exclusion Criteria

. No exceptions will be given. Imaging studies to establish eligibility must be done within three weeks prior to enrollment. All other clinical evaluations to establish eligibility (except for \[68Ga\]Ga-DOTATATE PET) must be done within 7 days prior to enrollment.

Screening Criteria 1.1 Diagnosis Patient must have a diagnosis of primary high-grade CNS tumor (any histopathologic diagnosis that is WHO grade III-IV) or meningioma (any histologic grade) that is recurrent, progressive, or refractory. Note that patients with DIPG (based on radiographic/clinical diagnosis) who have undergone biopsy will be eligible with histologic diagnosis of grade II-IV infiltrating glioma. All tumors must have histologic verification either at the time of diagnosis or recurrence, except for patients meningioma who have not previously undergone biopsy or resection. Note: Refractory disease is defined as the presence of persistent abnormality on conventional MRI that is further distinguished by histology (biopsy or sample of lesion) or advanced imaging, OR as determined by the treating physician and discussed with the primary investigator prior to enrollment. 1.2 Prior Therapy Patients must have recurred/progressed following prior standard therapy for their tumor. Note: Patients with meningioma, atypical meningioma, or anaplastic meningioma must have received at least surgical resection or radiation. 1.3 Screening Consent Participant/legal guardian is willing to sign a screening consent for \[68Ga\]Ga-DOTATATE PET imaging. The screening consent is to be obtained according to institutional guidelines. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained according to institutional guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Phase I Age Patient must be ≥ 4 and \<12 years of age at the time of enrollment. Disease Status: Patients who participate in the efficacy expansion cohort must have bi-dimensionally measurable disease, defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least two dimensions Patients with measurable extraneural disease only are also eligible.

Phase II Age Patient must be 12 to \</=39 years at the time of enrollment.

Craniospinal irradiation or total body irradiation or radiation to \> 50% of pelvis \> 3 months prior to enrollment.

Focal irradiation \> 4 weeks prior to enrollment 3.6 Stem Cell Transplant Patient must be:

≥ 6 months since allogeneic stem cell transplant prior to enrollment with no evidence of active graft vs. host disease

≥ 3 months since autologous stem cell transplant prior to enrollment 3.7 Growth Factors Patients must be off all colony-forming growth factor(s) for at least 1 week prior to enrollment (e.g. filgrastim, sargramostim or erythropoietin). Two weeks must have elapsed if patients received long-acting formulations. 3.8 Thrombopoietin receptor agonist

Phase I: Patients must be off thrombopoietin receptor agonists for at least 1 week prior to enrollment (e.g. romiplostim, eltrombopag)

Phase II: Patients can receive concurrent thrombopoietin receptor agonists 3.9 Somatostatin analogs Patients must be off long-acting somatostatin analogs for at least 4 weeks and off short-acting somastatin analogs (i.e., octreotide) for at least 24 hours. 3.10 Neurologic Status

Patients with neurological deficits should have deficits that are stable for a minimum of 1 week prior to enrollment, documented by a detailed neurological exam.

Patients with seizure disorders may be enrolled if seizures are well controlled. 3.11 Performance Status Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS for \> 16 years of age) or Lansky Performance Score (LPS for ≤ 16 years of age) assessed within two weeks of enrollment must be ≥ 50. Patients who are unable to walk because of neurologic deficits, but who are up in a wheelchair, will be considered ambulatory for the purpose of assessing the performance score 3.12 Organ Function Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function, for eligibility and enrollment, as defined below:

Adequate Bone Marrow Function as defined as:

Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.0 x 109 cells/ L

Platelets ≥100 x 109 cells/ L (unsupported, defined as no platelet transfusion within 7 days)

Hemoglobin ≥8 g/dl (may receive transfusions)

Adequate Renal Function as defined as:

Creatinine clearance or radioisotope GFR \>70mL/min/1.73m2 OR

A serum creatinine based on (Schwartz et al. J. Peds, 106:522, 1985) age/gender as follows: 1 to \< 2 years: maximum serum creatinine 0.6 mg/dL for males and females. 2 to \< 6 years: maximum serum creatinine 0.8 mg/dL for males and females. 6 to \< 10 years: maximum serum creatinine 1.0 mg/dL for males and females. 10 to \< 13 years: maximum serum creatinine 1.2 mg/dL for males and females. 13 to \< 16 years: maximum serum creatinine 1.5 mg/dL for males and 1.4 mg/dL for females. ≥ 16 years: maximum serum creatinine 1.7 mg/dL for males and 1.4 mg/dL for females.

Adequate Liver Function as defined as:

Total bilirubin ≤ 3 times institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) for age

AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤ 3 times institutional ULN

Serum albumin ≥ 2g/dL

Coagulation parameters: INR \<1.5 times ULN and aPTT \<1.5 times ULN unless patients are receiving therapeutic anticoagulation which affects these parameters

Adequate Cardiac Function as defined as:

Ejection fraction of ≥ 55% by echocardiogram

Serum electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride) within institutional limits of normal (patients can be on enteral supplementation) 3.13 Corticosteroids Patients who are receiving dexamethasone must be on a stable or decreasing dose for at least 1 week prior to enrollment, with a maximum dexamethasone dose of 2.5mg/m2/day. 3.14 Pregnancy Status Female patients of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to receiving the first dose of study medication. If the urine test is positive or cannot be confirmed as negative, a serum pregnancy test will be required. 3.15 Pregnancy Prevention Patients of childbearing or child fathering potential must be willing to use a medically acceptable form of birth control, which includes abstinence, while being treated on this study and for at least 7 months after drug cessation in females of childbearing potential and for at least 4 months after drug cessation in males of child fathering potential. 3.16 Informed Consent The patient or parent/guardian is able to understand the consent and is willing to sign a written informed consent document according to institutional guidelines.

Tumor with evidence of clinically significant uncal herniation or midline shift.

Tumor with diameter of \>5cm in one dimension on T2/FLAIR.

Tumor that in the opinion of the site investigator shows significant mass effect in either the brain or spine. Note that patients with metastatic or multi-focal disease (with exception of bone marrow) are eligible as long as no sites of disease meet above criteria for bulky disease. 4.3 Breast-feeding Nursing mothers are excluded from this study. There is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with Lutathera. 4.4 Concurrent Illness

Patients with a history of any other malignancy, except patients with a secondary brain tumor if the patient's prior malignancy has been in remission for at least 5 years from the end of treatment.

Patients with any clinically significant unrelated systemic illness (serious infections or significant cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic or other organ dysfunction), that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the patient's ability to tolerate protocol therapy, put them at additional risk for toxicity or would interfere with the study procedures or results.

Patients with type I diabetes. 4.5 Concomitant Medications

Patients who are receiving any other anti-cancer or investigational drug therapy are ineligible.

Prior or current treatment with 177Lu-DOTATATE/TOC or 90Y-DOTATATE/TOC. 4.6 Prisoners will be excluded from this study. 4.7 Inability to participate: Patients who in the opinion of the investigator are unwilling or unable to return for required follow-up visits, obtain follow-up studies required to assess toxicity to therapy, or adhere to drug administration plan, other study procedures, and study restrictions.

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 Philadelphia?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05278208) has an active research site in Philadelphia, PA 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.

Brain Tumors Treatment Options in Philadelphia, PA

If you're searching for brain tumors treatment options in Philadelphia, PA, this clinical trial (NCT05278208) 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 Philadelphia research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 1/2 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced brain tumors 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.

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