Is NCT02390752 recruiting in Bethesda, MD?

Yes, NCT02390752 is currently recruiting participants at its Bethesda, MD location. This neurofibroma, plexiform clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

How do I join the neurofibroma, plexiform clinical trial in Bethesda?

To join this clinical trial in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda 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.

Neurofibroma, Plexiform Clinical Trial in Bethesda, MD

About This Neurofibroma, Plexiform Study in Bethesda

Background: \- Some people with cancer have solid tumors. Others have refractory leukemia. This may not go away after treatment. Researchers want to see if a drug called TURALIO(R) can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Objectives: \- To find the highest safe dose and side effects of TURALIO(R). To see if it helps treat certain types of cancer. Eligibility: \- People ages 3-35 with a solid tumor or leukemia that has returned or not responded to cancer therapies. Design: * Individuals will be screened with: * Medical history * Physical exam * Blood and urine tests * Heart tests * Scans or other tests of the tumor * Individuals will take TURALIO(R) as a capsule once daily for a 28-day cycle. They can do this for up to 2 years. * During the study, participants will have many tests and procedures. They include repeats of the screening tests. Individuals will keep a diary of symptoms. * Individuals with solid tumors will have scans or x-rays. * Individuals with leukemia will have blood tests. They may have a bone marrow sample taken. * Some individuals may have a biopsy. * When finished taking TURALIO(R), individuals will have follow-up visits. They will repeat the screening tests and note side effects.

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals must have recurrent or refractory solid tumors or acute leukemia (limited to AML or ALL) or have been intolerant of prior therapies, confirmed by the Laboratory of Pathology, NCI, e.g., solid tumors including rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, soft tissue sarcomas. These may include primary neoplasms of the central nervous system, such as high-grade (WHO grade III-IV) glioma. Individuals with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) or optic pathway glioma are exempt from histologic verification. For DIPG typical MRI findings must be present which include hypo- or isointense on T1-weighted imaging, hyperintense on FLAIR or T2-weighted imaging, epicenter in the pons in the face of a typical clinical presentation. Optic pathway gliomas are located in the optic pathway and are typically hypo- or iso-intense on T1 and hyperintense on T2-weighted images.

In addition, individuals with NF1 and with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST).

Individuals must have relapsed after or be refractory to effective standard therapies. There are no limits on number of prior therapeutic regimens.

Disease status: Individuals with refractory solid tumors including patients with NF1 and MPNST must have evaluable disease, patients with leukemia must have measurable or evaluable disease at the time of enrollment, which may include any evidence of disease including minimal residual disease detected by flow cytometry.

Age \>= 3 and \<= 35 years of age (must have BSA \>= 0.55 m\^2):

Ability of subject or Legally Authorized Representative \[LAR\] (the parent/guardian if subject is a minor) to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Individuals must be able to swallow capsules.

Performance Status: Karnofsky \>= 50% for patients \> 16 years of age and Lansky \>= 50% for patients \<= 16 years of age. Individuals who are wheelchair bound because of paralysis will be considered "ambulatory" when they are up in their wheelchair. Individuals have to be able to travel to the NIH for evaluations.

Prior therapy: Individuals must have fully recovered (to Grade 1) from the acute toxic effects of all prior anti-cancer therapy.

Myelosuppressive chemotherapy: At least 21 days after the last dose of myelosuppressive chemotherapy (42 days if prior nitrosourea).

Biologic (anti-neoplastic agent): At least 7 days after the last dose of a biologic agent. For agents that have known adverse events occurring beyond 7 days after administration, this period must be extended beyond the time during which adverse events are known to occur. The duration of this interval must be discussed with the study chair.

Immunotherapy: At least 42 days after the completion of any type of immunotherapy, e.g. tumor vaccines.

Monoclonal antibodies: At least 3 half-lives of the antibody after the last dose of a monoclonal antibody.

XRT: At least 7 days after local palliative XRT (small port); At least 150 days must have elapsed if prior TBI or if \>= 50% radiation of pelvis; \>= 14 days from whole brain radiation, craniospinal radiation, or targeted radiation to CNS tumors. At least 42 days must have elapsed if other substantial BM radiation.

HSCT: \>= 56 days from stem cell transplant with no evidence of active graft vs. host disease; must be off immunosuppressive therapy for at least 4 weeks and have no active graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) at the time of entry onto this trial.

Surgery: \>= 14 days from surgery

Others: \>= 7 days from last dose of short active hematopoietic growth factors, i.e. filgrastim, \>= 14 days for long-acting, i.e. pegfilgrastim.

Steroids: Individuals with CNS tumors who are managed with steroids are eligible if they have no worsening neurologic deficits and are on a stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids for greater than or equal to 7 days prior to registration. Individuals with leukemia receiving corticosteroids or hydroxyurea are eligible provided that the corticosteroids are not being used to manage GVHD and there has been no increase in corticosteroid of hydroxyurea dose for 7 days prior to starting TURALIO(R). -Individual must have adequate hematologic, hepatic, and renal function, defined by:

Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1.5 x 10\^9/L

Hemoglobin \> 10 g/dL

Platelet count \>= 100 x 10\^9/L

AST and ALT \<= upper limit of normal (ULN)

TBil and DBil \<= ULN with an exception of patients with confirmed Gilbert's syndrome. For patients with confirmed Gilberts syndrome, the TBil should be \<= 1.5 x ULN

Serum creatinine \<= 1.5 x ULN

Exceptions:

Cytopenias due to underlying disease (i.e. potentially reversible with anti-neoplastic therapy); A subject will not be excluded because of cytopenia due to disease, based on the results of bone marrow studies.

Known active or chronic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, or positive hepatitis B (Hep B) surface antigen. Prior hepatitis infection that has been treated with highly effective therapy with no evidence of residual infection and with normal liver function (ALT, AST, total and direct bilirubin \<= ULN) is allowed.

Hepatobiliary diseases including biliary tract diseases, autoimmune hepatitis, inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis of liver caused by viral, alcohol, or genetic reasons. Gilbert's disease is allowed if TBil is \<= 1.5 x ULN.

Cardiac ejection fraction \>= 50%, and QTcF \< 450 ms (male) or \<470 ms (female) on ECG at Baseline. (Fridericia's Formula: QTcF = (QT)/RR0.33)

Contraception: Women of child-bearing potential must agree to use an effective method of birth control during treatment and for 1 month after receiving their last dose of study drug. Fertile men must also agree to use an acceptable method of birth control while on study drug and for at least one month after last dose.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who are pregnant or breast feeding or who become pregnant while enrolled on this trial will be excluded from participation, due to the unknown effects of TURALIO(R) on a growing fetus or newborn child.

Ongoing treatment with any other cancer therapy or investigational agent, with the exception of IT chemotherapy for leukemia, when indicated.

Individuals who require therapy with warfarin.

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 study requirements.

Active untreated infection.

Known active hepatitis A, B, C or HIV infection, chronic Hepatitis B or C, or HIV infection or inactive Hepatitis B carrier.

History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to TURALIO(R) or other agents used in study.

Individuals with PT and/or INR higher than or equal to 1.5 times upper limit of normal, unless patients have lupus anticoagulant in which case they are eligible if cleared by hematology.

Drugs that strongly inhibit or potentiate CYP3A4, which includes CYP3A4 inducer, UGT inhibitors and acid reducing agents and avoid concomitant use of PPIs:

Individuals who have received these drugs within 14 days or within 5 half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) prior to study initiation will be excluded.

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 Bethesda?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT02390752) has an active research site in Bethesda, MD 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.

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Our Bethesda research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 1 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced neurofibroma, plexiform 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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