J1S-MC-JP04: A Randomized, Open-Label Phase 2 Study Evaluating Abemaciclib in Combination with Irinotecan and Temozolomide in Participants with Relapsed or Refractory Ewing’s Sarcoma
This research study, called J1S-MC-JP04, is for adults with Ewing's sarcoma that has returned or hasn't improved with standard treatments. It's a Phase 2 trial, meaning it's exploring how effective a new treatment combination is. Participants will receive a drug called Verzenios (abemaciclib) as tablets, along with chemotherapy drugs called irinotecan and temozolomide. The study aims to find out if this combination can stop the cancer from getting worse for longer periods. Doctors will regularly check the cancer's size and progress using scans, and they'll compare the results of different treatment groups. This study is designed to help find better ways to treat Ewing's sarcoma.
Överblick
Vad handlar denna studie om?
This study is looking into a new treatment for Ewing's sarcoma, a type of cancer that often affects bones or soft tissue. Specifically, it's for people whose cancer has either come back after treatment or hasn't responded to previous treatments. The study aims to see if combining a newer drug called Verzenios (which is the brand name for abemaciclib) with two standard chemotherapy drugs, irinotecan and temozolomide, can be an effective way to manage the cancer.
Verzenios is a type of targeted therapy. This means it's designed to specifically block certain signals that help cancer cells grow and divide. By combining it with irinotecan and temozolomide, which are traditional chemotherapy drugs that work in different ways to kill cancer cells, doctors hope to achieve a stronger effect against the cancer than with previous treatments alone.
The main goal of this particular study is to measure how long people on this combination treatment live without their cancer getting worse. This is called "progression-free survival." Doctors will carefully monitor participants using regular scans to see if the cancer shrinks, stays the same, or grows. This research is important because it could lead to new and better treatment options for Ewing's sarcoma patients in the future.
Viktiga punkter
- This study explores a new combination treatment for Ewing's sarcoma that has returned or not responded to previous therapies.
- It combines a targeted drug (Verzenios/abemaciclib) with two chemotherapy drugs (irinotecan and temozolomide).
- The main goal is to see how long people live without their cancer getting worse.
- It's a Phase 2 trial, focused on understanding how well this new treatment works.
- Participants will have regular check-ups, blood tests, and scans.
Vem kan vara berättigad?
This study is open to adults who are 18 years old or older. Both men and women can take part.
To be eligible, you must have Ewing's sarcoma that has either come back after previous treatment or has not responded to the treatments you've had. The doctors will need to review your medical history and test results to confirm this.
There will be other health checks and criteria that the study doctors will need to discuss with you to make sure it's safe and appropriate for you to participate.
Kan denna studie passa dig?
Svara på dessa snabba frågor för att se om du kan vara berättigad. Detta är endast en vägledning — forskarteamet fattar det slutgiltiga beslutet.
- Är du 18 år eller äldre?
- Have you been diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma?
- Has your Ewing's sarcoma come back, or has it not responded to your previous treatments?
- Are you able to take daily tablets and attend regular hospital visits for treatments and assessments?
- Are you comfortable knowing that you will be receiving an experimental treatment combination?
Vad innebär deltagande?
If you decide to take part in this study, you will receive regular doses of the medication. This includes taking Verzenios tablets by mouth every day, and also receiving the chemotherapy drugs irinotecan and temozolomide, which might be given as an infusion (into a vein) or as tablets, depending on the drug. The study is "open-label," which means both you and your doctors will know which treatments you are receiving.
You will have regular hospital visits for check-ups, blood tests, and scans (like MRI or CT scans) to monitor your health and see how the cancer is responding to the treatment. These visits will help doctors track the size of your cancer and check for any side effects. The exact schedule of visits and treatments will be explained to you in detail by the study team. You will likely continue on the treatment for as long as it is working and you are tolerating it well, or until the study concludes, with regular follow-up appointments even after treatment ends.
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Vanliga frågor
What is Ewing's sarcoma?
Ewing's sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that typically affects bones or soft tissue, usually in children and young adults.
Vad är en 'Fas 2'-studie?
A Phase 2 study is a stage in clinical research where doctors test a new treatment on a larger group of people to see if it works and to further check its safety.
What is Verzenios (abemaciclib)?
Verzenios is a targeted therapy drug that works by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow and divide. It's taken as a tablet.
What are irinotecan and temozolomide?
These are chemotherapy drugs that work by stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing, helping to shrink or control the cancer.
Kommer jag att veta vilken behandling jag får?
Yes, this is an "open-label" study, meaning both you and your doctors will know exactly which medicines you are receiving.
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