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Breast Cancer Clinical Trial in Nashville, TN

Access cutting-edge breast cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Nashville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Iksuda Therapeutics Ltd.

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Nashville

    Convenient for TN 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.

Simple Process

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

About This Breast Cancer Study in Nashville

This study will evaluate the recommended dose for further clinical development, safety, tolerability, anti-tumor activity, immunogenicity, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of IKS014, a HER2 targeting antibody-drug conjugate, in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Sponsor: Iksuda Therapeutics Ltd.

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

HER2 positive solid tumors with expression defined as IHC3+, IHC2+/ISH+, or low HER2 expression defined as IHC2+ (ISH-) or IHC1+ (ISH- /+ or untested).
Participants with HR positive BC must have received prior treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, in countries where this is standard therapy.
Platelets ≥ 75,000 /mcL
Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL
Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1000/mcL
No administration of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) is allowed within 2 weeks prior to first study drug administration
Creatinine clearance \> 45/mL/min (using the Cockcroft-Gault equation)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase \[SGOT\])/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase \[SGPT\]) ≤ 3 x institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) ≤ 5 x ULN if liver metastases present
Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN if no liver metastases or \< 3 x ULN with Gilbert's Syndrome or liver metastases at baseline
Albumin \> 2.5 g/dL
Prothrombin time or international normalized ratio (INR) and either partial thromboplastin time (PTT) or activated (a) PTT ≤ 1.5 x ULN, ≤ 3 x institutional ULN if anticoagulated.
Must have adequate treatment washout period before trial treatment, defined as: Major surgery (≥ 4 weeks) and radiation therapy (≥ 3 weeks; in case of palliative radiation ≥ 2 weeks)
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) of 0 or 1 (or equivalent Karnofsky PS)
Part 2 Dose Expansion Cohorts May Include:
Advanced or metastatic BC that is confirmed HER2-positive defined as IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ and evidence of HER2 amplification by ISH, as per ASCO-CAP and previously treated with at least two HER2 directed treatments.
Advanced or metastatic BC that has low HER2 expression defined as IHC2+ (ISH-) or IHC1+ (ISH-/+ or untested) and previously treated with at least 1 prior line of therapy which may include chemotherapy and/or a HER2 directed ADC.
Advanced or metastatic GC or GEJ cancer that is confirmed HER2-positive defined as IHC 3+ or IHC 2+ and evidence of HER2 amplification by ISH as per ASCO-CAP and previously treated with at least 1 prior line of therapy, which may include chemotherapy and/or a HER2 directed ADC.
Advanced or metastatic solid tumor that has been treated with standard of care therapy and is HER2 positive (HER2 IHC3+) as per ASCO-CAP or metastatic NSCLC (that has been treated with standard of care therapy) with a known activating HER2 (ERBB2) mutation.
Advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus that has been treated with at least one prior line of standard treatment, which may have included a HER2-directed therapy. The tumor must be HER2 positive defined either HER2 IHC3+ or HER2 IHC 2+/ISH+. Key

Exclusion Criteria

History of (noninfectious) ILD/pneumonitis that required steroids, has current ILD/pneumonitis, or where suspected ILD/pneumonitis cannot be ruled out by imaging at Screening.
Any clinically apparent ≥ Grade 2 pulmonary compromise resulting from intercurrent pulmonary illnesses including, but not limited to, any underlying pulmonary disorder (i.e., pulmonary emboli within three months of the trial enrollment, severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease \[COPD\], restrictive lung disease, pleural effusion, etc.), and any autoimmune, connective tissue or inflammatory disorders with potential pulmonary involvement (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's, sarcoidosis), or prior pneumonectomy.
Current evidence of ≥ Grade 2 keratitis or other corneal abnormality.
Evidence of a clinically significant (≥ Grade 2) abnormality on slit-lamp examination or other clinically significant ophthalmologic finding, as determined by an ophthalmologist.
Evidence of clinically significant (≥ Grade 2) confluent superficial keratitis, a corneal epithelial defect, a corneal ulcer, or stromal opacity.
Participant must not use contact lenses while participating in this study.
Central nervous system metastatic disease unless treated with definitive local therapy (surgical resection, stereotactic radiotherapy, or whole brain radiotherapy) and participant is clinically, radiologically and neurologically stable for at least 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug not on steroid therapy or are on a stable or decreasing dose of steroids for at least 7 days prior to first dose of study drug. Prophylactic anticonvulsant medications are allowed.
Active second malignancy or history of another malignancy within the last 2 years with the exception of:
Treated, non-melanoma skin cancers
Treated carcinoma in situ (CIS) (e.g., breast, cervix)
Controlled, superficial carcinoma of the urinary bladder
T1a or b carcinoma of the prostate treated according to local standard of care, with prostate specific antigen (PSA) within normal limits (WNL) for the institution
Papillary thyroid carcinoma Stage I treated surgically for cure
Clinically significant cardiovascular disease or condition
Clinically significant liver disease
Any other serious/active/uncontrolled infection, any infection requiring parenteral antibiotics, or unexplained fever \> 38ºC within 2 weeks prior to first trial drug administration.
Any other serious, life-threatening, or unstable preexisting medical condition (aside from the underlying malignancy), including significant organ system dysfunction, or clinically significant laboratory abnormality(ies), which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would either compromise the participant's safety or interfere with obtaining informed consent, compliance with trial procedures, or evaluation of the safety of the trial drug.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Nashville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05872295) has an active research site in Nashville, TN 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.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Nashville, TN

If you're searching for breast cancer treatment options in Nashville, TN, this clinical trial (NCT05872295) 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 Nashville research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced breast cancer 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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