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Kinase Inhibitor

Hydroxychloroquine + Encorafenib/Cetuximab for Colorectal Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Devalingam Mahalingam, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 30 days (+/- 7 days) of coming off treatment
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial studies adding hydroxychloroquine to cancer treatments to improve effectiveness in BRAF V600E colon cancer patients.

Who is the study for?
Adults with stage IV colorectal cancer that has the BRAF V600E mutation, who have tried at least one other treatment but not BRAF inhibitors. They must be in good health otherwise, with no severe heart or eye conditions, and can't be pregnant or nursing. Participants need to have recovered from previous treatments and agree to use contraception.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing hydroxychloroquine combined with encorafenib and cetuximab (or panitumumab) on patients whose colorectal cancer has resisted prior treatments. The goal is to see if adding hydroxychloroquine helps overcome resistance to standard therapy.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include vision problems due to hydroxychloroquine, skin reactions from cetuximab or panitumumab, liver issues from encorafenib, as well as general fatigue, nausea, and increased risk of infections.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 30 days (+/- 7 days) of coming off treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 30 days (+/- 7 days) of coming off treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Secondary study objectives
Adverse Events
Duration of Response (DoR)
Duration of Stable Disease (DoSD)
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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: Treatment (Hydroxychloroquine)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,652 Previous Clinical Trials
961,472 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,958 Previous Clinical Trials
41,112,537 Total Patients Enrolled
Devalingam Mahalingam, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
55 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Cetuximab (Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05576896 — Phase 2
Colorectal Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment (Hydroxychloroquine)
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Cetuximab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05576896 — Phase 2
Cetuximab (Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05576896 — Phase 2
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