What side effects are associated with this type of intervention?

Common treatments for solid tumors include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Chemotherapy agents like gemcitabine and docetaxel can cause side effects such as neutropenia, fatigue, neuropathy, and gastrointestinal issues like nausea and diarrhea. Targeted therapies, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (e.g., lapatinib), often lead to diarrhea, rash, and hepatotoxicity. Immunotherapies, including checkpoint inhibitors like nivolumab, can result in immune-related adverse events such as pneumonitis, colitis, and endocrinopathies. While specific data on PLK4 inhibitors like RP-1664 is limited, it is expected that they may share similar side effects with other targeted therapies, including gastrointestinal disturbances and potential hematologic toxicities.

What prior FDA approvals exist?

The FDA has approved several kinase inhibitors for the treatment of solid tumors. Notable examples include tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) like pazopanib, which is used for soft tissue sarcoma, and eribulin, approved for advanced liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. These drugs target specific pathways involved in tumor growth and proliferation, similar to the investigational PLK4 inhibitor RP-1664. Additionally, other kinase inhibitors such as lapatinib and neratinib have been approved for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, demonstrating the broad application of kinase inhibition in solid tumor treatment.

What other types of research exist?

Promising novel alternatives for solid tumor treatment in 2024 include: 1) Pembrolizumab (an immune checkpoint inhibitor) which has shown efficacy in various solid tumors, 2) Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab, particularly for renal cell carcinoma, 3) Nivolumab plus Ipilimumab, which has demonstrated effectiveness in melanoma and renal cell carcinoma, and 4) Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) combined with Pembrolizumab for advanced melanoma.

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PLK4 Inhibitor

RP-1664 for Cancer

Phase 1

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Repare Therapeutics

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 5 years

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new oral drug called RP-1664, which blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. It targets patients with advanced solid tumors who need new treatment options. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can slow or stop tumor growth.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for men and women aged 12 or older with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after treatment, or didn't respond to previous therapies. They should be able to perform daily activities with ease or only slight difficulty (ECOG score of 0-1), have a life expectancy of at least 4 months, and must have measurable disease according to specific criteria. Participants under 18 must weigh at least 40 kg.

What is being tested?

The study is testing the safety and appropriate dose of RP-1664, an oral drug designed to inhibit PLK4, which may play a role in tumor cell growth. It will also look into how the body processes the drug (pharmacokinetics), how it affects the body (pharmacodynamics), and its preliminary effectiveness against tumors.

What are the potential side effects?

Specific side effects are not listed here but generally could include reactions related to drug intake such as nausea, fatigue, allergic reactions, changes in blood counts or liver enzymes indicative of organ stress or damage.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 5 years

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 5 years

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: RP-1664Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.

Mechanism Of Action

Side Effect Profile

Prior Approvals

Other Research

The most common treatments for solid tumors include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Chemotherapy works by killing rapidly dividing cells, which includes cancer cells, but also affects normal cells, leading to side effects. Targeted therapies, such as PLK4 inhibitors like RP-1664, specifically target molecular abnormalities in cancer cells, thereby inhibiting tumor growth with potentially fewer side effects. Immunotherapy boosts the body's immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for solid tumor patients as it helps in selecting the most appropriate treatment based on the tumor's specific characteristics, potentially improving outcomes and minimizing adverse effects.

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