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PARP Inhibitor
Berzosertib + Irinotecan for Gastric Cancer
Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Jordan D Berlin
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Patients must have measurable disease, defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter to be recorded for non-nodal lesions and short axis for nodal lesions) as >= 20 mm (>= 2 cm) by chest x-ray or as >= 10 mm (>= 1 cm) with computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or calipers by clinical exam.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =< 1 (Karnofsky >= 60%).
Must not have
Patients with untreated or symptomatic brain metastases should be excluded from this clinical trial because of their poor prognosis and because they often develop progressive neurologic dysfunction that would confound the evaluation of neurologic and other adverse events.
Patients who have not recovered from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer therapy (i.e., have residual toxicities > grade 1, except alopecia) that was administered more than four weeks prior to starting study therapy.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial tests a combination of berzosertib and irinotecan in patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. Berzosertib blocks enzymes needed for cancer growth, and irinotecan kills or stops the spread of cancer cells. Irinotecan has been used in various combinations for treating advanced gastric and gastroesophageal cancers, showing some efficacy but not proving superior to other treatments. The goal is to find a more effective treatment for these difficult-to-treat cancers.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with progressive, metastatic, or unresectable gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has a TP53 mutation. Participants must have tried at least two systemic therapies and meet certain health criteria (like blood cell counts). Women of childbearing age and men with partners of childbearing age must use contraception.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the effectiveness of combining berzosertib, which blocks enzymes needed for tumor growth, with irinotecan, a chemotherapy drug that kills or stops the spread of cancer cells. The goal is to see if this combination works better than irinotecan alone in treating these cancers.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include typical chemotherapy-related issues such as nausea, fatigue, hair loss (alopecia), low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk or bleeding problems. Berzosertib's side effects are not fully known but could involve similar reactions due to its role in blocking cell growth.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I have a tumor that can be measured with imaging or physical exam.
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I am mostly self-sufficient and can carry out daily activities.
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I agree to use effective birth control during and 6 months after the study if I can have children.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My kidney function is good enough for the trial.
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My cancer is a type that started in the stomach or where the stomach meets the esophagus, and it cannot be removed by surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I do not have untreated or symptomatic brain metastases.
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I still have side effects from cancer treatment that are not hair loss.
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I do not have any serious illnesses that would stop me from following the study's requirements.
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I have been treated with irinotecan before.
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I have early stage stomach cancer that has not been treated or can be surgically removed.
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I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Secondary study objectives
Duration of responses (DOR)
Overall survival (OS)
Time to progression (TTP)
Other study objectives
Presence of other deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage response defects (DDRD)
Side effects data
From 2023 Phase 2 trial • 76 Patients • NCT0476829666%
Anaemia
36%
Thrombocytopenia
32%
Neutropenia
30%
Platelet count decreased
27%
Nausea
25%
Decreased appetite
25%
Asthenia
18%
White blood cell count decreased
18%
Constipation
16%
Neutrophil count decreased
15%
Dyspnoea
15%
Diarrhoea
14%
Vomiting
14%
Fatigue
12%
Lymphocyte count decreased
11%
Hypokalaemia
11%
Pneumonia
10%
Hypoalbuminaemia
10%
Headache
10%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
10%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
10%
Cough
8%
Weight decreased
8%
Epistaxis
8%
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
8%
Lipase increased
8%
Hypocalcaemia
7%
Hyponatraemia
7%
Pyrexia
7%
Insomnia
7%
Dizziness
5%
Haemoptysis
5%
Malaise
5%
Mucosal inflammation
5%
Hypomagnesaemia
5%
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
5%
Hyperglycaemia
5%
Febrile neutropenia
5%
COVID-19
5%
Hypertension
4%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
4%
Liver injury
4%
Oedema peripheral
4%
Dyspnoea exertional
4%
Alopecia
4%
COVID-19 pneumonia
4%
Tachycardia
4%
Abdominal pain
4%
Blood creatinine increased
4%
Hypophosphataemia
4%
Dysgeusia
3%
Haemoglobin decreased
3%
Productive cough
3%
Blood bilirubin increased
3%
Pleural effusion
3%
Localised oedema
3%
Night sweats
3%
Blood magnesium decreased
3%
Neuropathy peripheral
3%
Pruritus
3%
Chest discomfort
3%
Paraesthesia
3%
Pain
3%
Anxiety
3%
Sepsis
3%
Leukopenia
3%
Atrial fibrillation
3%
Abdominal pain upper
3%
Chills
3%
Upper respiratory tract infection
3%
Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
3%
Amylase increased
3%
Blood albumin decreased
3%
Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
3%
Arthralgia
3%
Back pain
3%
Muscle spasms
3%
Dysphonia
3%
Hypotension
3%
Pallor
1%
Metastases to central nervous system
1%
Photosensitivity reaction
1%
Creatinine renal clearance decreased
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Electrolyte imbalance
1%
Hepatic pain
1%
Decubitus ulcer
1%
Memory impairment
1%
Pleuritic pain
1%
Blood sodium decreased
1%
Tremor
1%
Gout
1%
Presyncope
1%
Seizure
1%
Pneumonia bacterial
1%
Blood urea increased
1%
Hemiparesis
1%
Device malfunction
1%
Skin lesion
1%
Hypoglycaemia
1%
Lip dry
1%
Herpes zoster reactivation
1%
Cholestasis
1%
Wound infection
1%
Influenza like illness
1%
Conjunctival pallor
1%
Diplopia
1%
Haemorrhoids
1%
Generalised oedema
1%
Injection site pruritus
1%
Electrocardiogram QT prolonged
1%
Rash
1%
Blood phosphorus decreased
1%
C-reactive protein increased
1%
CD4/CD8 ratio decreased
1%
Hypochloraemia
1%
Depression
1%
Dyspnoea paroxysmal nocturnal
1%
Rash pruritic
1%
Secretion discharge
1%
Hyperthermia
1%
Choluria
1%
Swelling face
1%
Hyperbilirubinaemia
1%
Respiratory tract infection
1%
Nail disorder
1%
Haemorrhoids thrombosed
1%
Hyperkalaemia
1%
Transient aphasia
1%
Sinusitis
1%
Confusional state
1%
Pneumonia pneumococcal
1%
Eye discharge
1%
Gingival pain
1%
Sputum discoloured
1%
Oral disorder
1%
Wheezing
1%
Hypoxia
1%
Pneumothorax
1%
Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage
1%
Pulmonary embolism
1%
Petechiae
1%
Tooth loss
1%
Spinal compression fracture
1%
Cancer pain
1%
Hemianopia homonymous
1%
Nasal congestion
1%
Myelosuppression
1%
Acute coronary syndrome
1%
Vestibular disorder
1%
Disease progression
1%
General physical health deterioration
1%
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
1%
Enterococcal sepsis
1%
Lung abscess
1%
Septic shock
1%
Serratia sepsis
1%
Staphylococcal sepsis
1%
Urinary tract infection
1%
Urosepsis
1%
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
1%
Respiratory failure
1%
Coagulopathy
1%
Thrombocytosis
1%
Arrhythmia
1%
Cardiac failure
1%
Sinus tachycardia
1%
Hypothyroidism
1%
Immune-mediated hypothyroidism
1%
Macular oedema
1%
Abdominal discomfort
1%
Abdominal distension
1%
Dry mouth
1%
Dyspepsia
1%
Dysphagia
1%
Flatulence
1%
Chest pain
1%
Face oedema
1%
Gait disturbance
1%
Hypersensitivity
1%
Bronchiolitis
1%
Bronchitis
1%
Candida infection
1%
Diverticulitis
1%
Gastroenteritis
1%
Compression fracture
1%
Fall
1%
Radiation oesophagitis
1%
Radiation pneumonitis
1%
Spinal fracture
1%
Aspartate aminotransferase decreased
1%
Blood cholesterol increased
1%
Blood glucose increased
1%
Blood lactic acid increased
1%
Platelet count increased
1%
Urine output decreased
1%
Malnutrition
1%
Muscular weakness
1%
Pain in extremity
1%
Tumour pain
1%
Disturbance in attention
1%
Nephrolithiasis
1%
Renal impairment
1%
Aphonia
1%
Deep vein thrombosis
1%
Orthostatic hypotension
1%
Phlebitis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Safety run-in Part (DL2) + Main Part: Berzosertib 210 mg/m^2 + Topotecan 1.25 mg/m^2
Safety run-in Part (Dose Level 1 [DL 1]): Berzosertib 105 mg/m^2 + Topotecan 1.25 mg/m^2
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 (irinotecan and M6620)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Patients receive irinotecan IV over 90 minutes and berzosertib IV over 60 minutes on days 1 and 15. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo endoscopic or CT assisted biopsy and MRI on study.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2017
Completed Phase 3
~1180
Irinotecan
2017
Completed Phase 3
~2590
Berzosertib
2021
Completed Phase 2
~90
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
Berzosertib, an enzyme inhibitor, blocks enzymes essential for tumor cell growth, potentially stopping cancer progression. Irinotecan, a chemotherapy drug, disrupts DNA replication in cancer cells, leading to their death.
These mechanisms are significant for Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma patients as they offer a targeted approach to hinder cancer cell growth and division, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,957 Previous Clinical Trials
41,112,103 Total Patients Enrolled
Jordan D BerlinPrincipal InvestigatorYale University Cancer Center LAO
Satya DasPrincipal InvestigatorYale University Cancer Center LAO
1 Previous Clinical Trials
96 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have untreated or symptomatic brain metastases.I haven't had any cancer besides local ones in the past 3 years.I still have side effects from cancer treatment that are not hair loss.I am willing to have a biopsy for study purposes, unless my doctor says it's unsafe.You are not currently taking any experimental or not yet approved medications.I have a tumor that can be measured with imaging or physical exam.I am mostly self-sufficient and can carry out daily activities.I agree to use effective birth control during and 6 months after the study if I can have children.I am not taking strong medication that affects how my body processes certain cancer drugs.I do not have any serious illnesses that would stop me from following the study's requirements.I am HIV-positive with an undetectable viral load and my medication does not interact with CYP3A4.My cancer has worsened after two treatments, and I've had specific therapies based on my cancer type.I am 18 years old or older.My kidney function is good enough for the trial.My cancer has a specific TP53 mutation confirmed by a certified lab test.I have been treated with irinotecan before.You have had allergic reactions to drugs similar to M6620 or irinotecan in the past.I am eligible regardless of my gender, race, or ethnicity.I have early stage stomach cancer that has not been treated or can be surgically removed.I haven't had chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the last 4 to 6 weeks.I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.My cancer is a type that started in the stomach or where the stomach meets the esophagus, and it cannot be removed by surgery.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Treatment (irinotecan and M6620)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.