Ensartinib for Cancer

Recruiting at 131 trial locations

Overseen by Meredith S Irwin

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase 2

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

No Placebo Group

Prior Safety Data

Approved in 1 Jurisdiction

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This phase II Pediatric MATCH treatment trial studies how well ensartinib works in treating patients with solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders with ALK or ROS1 genomic alterations that have come back (recurrent) or does not respond to treatment (refractory) and may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). Ensartinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

Yes, you may need to stop some medications. You cannot take other anti-cancer agents, investigational drugs, or strong CYP3A4 inducers/inhibitors. If you're on corticosteroids, you must be on a stable or decreasing dose for at least 7 days before enrolling. Anti-GVHD agents post-transplant are also not allowed. Check with the study team for specific guidance on your medications.

What data supports the idea that Ensartinib for Cancer is an effective treatment?

The available research does not provide any data on Ensartinib for Cancer. Instead, it focuses on another drug, Sorafenib, which is used for treating different types of cancer, such as renal cell carcinoma and breast cancer. Sorafenib has shown effectiveness in prolonging the time patients live without their cancer getting worse, compared to a placebo. However, this information does not relate to Ensartinib, so we cannot determine its effectiveness from the provided data. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What safety data exists for Ensartinib (also known as Ensacove, X-396, Ensartinib Hydrochloride) for cancer treatment?

The provided research does not contain specific safety data for Ensartinib or its other names. It focuses on other cancer treatments like avapritinib, encorafenib, lenvatinib, regorafenib, and sorafenib, discussing their adverse events and management. To find safety data for Ensartinib, further research specifically targeting this drug is needed. ^{6 7 8 9 10}

Is the drug Ensartinib a promising treatment for cancer?

The provided research articles do not contain information about Ensartinib. They focus on a different drug called Enzalutamide, which is used for prostate cancer. Therefore, we cannot determine if Ensartinib is a promising treatment for cancer based on these articles. ^{11 12 13 14 15}

Research Team

Meredith S Irwin

Principal Investigator

Children's Oncology Group

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children and young adults up to 21 years old with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have specific genetic changes (ALK or ROS1) and haven't responded to previous treatments. Participants need normal organ function, must be able to swallow capsules, and can't have had ensartinib before.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 12 and 21 years old.

I have had a stem cell transplant, with or without full body radiation.

I have recovered from side effects of my previous cancer treatments.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have any infections that are currently uncontrolled.

You have had an organ transplant in the past.

I am currently taking or have taken anti-cancer medication.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Ensartinib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor)

Trial Overview The study tests how well the drug ensartinib works on patients with certain recurrent or refractory cancers. It includes various imaging studies like MRIs and bone scans to monitor the effects of the treatment which aims at blocking enzymes important for cancer cell growth.

Participant Groups

Group I: Treatment (ensartinib) Experimental Treatment 11 Interventions

Patients receive ensartinib PO QD on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days for 2 years (up to 26 cycles) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo an x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, radionuclide imaging, and/or bone scan, as well as a bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy during screening and on study. Patients also undergo blood sample collection on study.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Lead Sponsor

Trials

14,080

Recruited

41,180,000+

Dr. Douglas R. Lowy

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

MD from New York University School of Medicine

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD from Harvard Medical School

Children's Oncology Group

Collaborator

Trials

467

Recruited

241,000+

Dr. Doug Hawkins

Children's Oncology Group

Chief Executive Officer since 2020

MD from University of Washington School of Medicine

Dr. Leo Mascarenhas

Children's Oncology Group

Chief Medical Officer since 2024

MD, MS from Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s

Findings from Research

In a study involving 58 patients with metastatic renal carcinoma, sorafenib demonstrated a median progression-free survival of 7.5 months, indicating its efficacy as a second-line therapy.

However, the treatment was associated with a high rate of grade 3/4 adverse events (64%), including skin rash and hand-foot syndrome, suggesting that while effective, sorafenib may lead to significant toxicity in a broader patient population.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sorafenib for metastatic renal cancer: the Princess Margaret experience. Riechelmann, RP., Chin, S., Wang, L., et al.[2018]

In a study of 44 patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma, sorafenib showed promising antitumor activity, with a 48% rate of complete or partial responses and 64% of patients experiencing progression-free survival of 6 months or more.

Most patients were able to safely escalate their dose of sorafenib from 400 mg to 600 mg or 800 mg twice a day, with manageable side effects such as hypertension and skin reactions, indicating that higher doses can be tolerated and may enhance treatment efficacy.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A phase II trial of intrapatient dose-escalated sorafenib in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Amato, R., Zhai, J., Willis, J., et al.[2022]

In a study of 670 metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients, those treated with sunitinib had a significantly better overall survival (31.7 months) compared to those treated with pazopanib (20.6 months), suggesting sunitinib may be the more effective first-line treatment.

While sunitinib was associated with more side effects like mucositis and hand-foot syndrome, pazopanib led to a higher incidence of hepatotoxicity, indicating that the choice of treatment may also depend on the patient's tolerance to these side effects.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

First-line sunitinib or pazopanib in metastatic renal cell carcinoma: The Canadian experience. Lalani, AA., Li, H., Heng, DYC., et al.[2022]

A phase 2b trial showed that adding sorafenib to capecitabine significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with HER2-negative advanced breast cancer, with a median PFS of 6.4 months compared to 4.1 months for placebo.

The ongoing phase 3 RESILIENCE trial aims to confirm these findings with a target enrollment of approximately 519 patients, focusing on the safety and efficacy of the sorafenib and capecitabine combination, while implementing a dosing strategy to manage potential side effects.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A phase 3 tRial comparing capecitabinE in combination with SorafenIb or pLacebo for treatment of locally advanced or metastatIc HER2-Negative breast CancEr (the RESILIENCE study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Baselga, J., Costa, F., Gomez, H., et al.[2021]

A total of 3120 adverse event cases related to avapritinib were reported to the FDA, with 44% occurring within the first 30 days of treatment, highlighting the importance of monitoring patients closely during this period.

The study found that elderly male patients are at a higher risk for serious adverse events, indicating that clinicians should exercise caution when prescribing avapritinib to this demographic.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A post-marketing pharmacovigilance study of avapritinib: Adverse event data mining and analysis based on the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System database. Rong, L., Xie, M., Jiang, M., et al.[2023]

Encorafenib, in combination with cetuximab, has been shown to improve survival rates in patients with BRAFV600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer compared to conventional chemotherapy, highlighting its efficacy as a targeted therapy.

This treatment regimen is generally better tolerated than traditional cytotoxic therapies, but it can lead to unique adverse events that require careful management by healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, who play a crucial role in patient care and education.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nursing care and management of adverse events for patients with BRAFV600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer receiving encorafenib in combination with cetuximab: a review. Fowler, M., Tobback, H., Karuri, A., et al.[2023]

Lenvatinib is an effective multikinase inhibitor approved for treating radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer and advanced renal cell carcinoma, showing favorable efficacy in various malignancies.

While lenvatinib has beneficial effects, it is associated with common adverse events like hypertension and fatigue, necessitating careful monitoring and management to enhance patient quality of life and treatment adherence.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Managing the adverse events associated with lenvatinib therapy in radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer. Cabanillas, ME., Takahashi, S.[2019]

Sorafenib is an effective treatment for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and is currently being tested in various other cancers, including differentiated thyroid cancer and metastatic breast cancer.

Common side effects of sorafenib, such as skin issues, diarrhea, fatigue, and hypertension, can be managed effectively through early recognition, patient education, and communication with healthcare teams, which helps patients maintain their full dosage during treatment.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Management of common adverse events in patients treated with sorafenib: nurse and pharmacist perspective. Walko, CM., Grande, C.[2018]

Enzalutamide significantly improves overall survival and radiographic progression-free survival in men with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), as shown in two major randomized trials (AFFIRM and PREVAIL) involving patients who had previously undergone chemotherapy and those who were chemotherapy naive.

While enzalutamide is generally safe and effective, it can cause side effects like fatigue and has specific safety concerns, such as an increased risk of seizures and falls, particularly in older patients (≥ 75 years).

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Safety and effectiveness of enzalutamide in men with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer. Graff, JN., Gordon, MJ., Beer, TM.[2021]

A validated method for quantifying enzalutamide and its active metabolite, N-desmethylenzalutamide, was developed using mass spectrometry, ensuring accurate measurements in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

The method demonstrated high precision and accuracy, with stability of the compounds confirmed for extended periods, making it suitable for both clinical studies and routine patient monitoring.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Development and Validation of a Bioanalytical Method to Quantitate Enzalutamide and its Active Metabolite N-Desmethylenzalutamide in Human Plasma: Application to Clinical Management of Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Benoist, GE., van der Meulen, E., van Oort, IM., et al.[2021]

In a long-term study of 67 patients with hormone-naïve prostate cancer, enzalutamide monotherapy resulted in a 100% prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response rate at 97 weeks for those who remained on treatment, indicating its strong efficacy.

The treatment was well-tolerated with minimal negative effects on total-body bone mineral density, although common side effects included gynecomastia and fatigue.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Enzalutamide Monotherapy in Hormone-naïve Prostate Cancer: 1- and 2-Year Open-label Follow-up Results. Tombal, B., Borre, M., Rathenborg, P., et al.[2021]

Enzalutamide is an effective oral androgen receptor inhibitor for treating castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), showing significant benefits in overall survival and progression-free survival in large clinical trials, including the AFFIRM trial with 1,199 patients.

The drug was well tolerated in both chemotherapy-naïve and post-chemotherapy patients, demonstrating similar pharmacokinetic and anti-tumor activity profiles across different populations, leading to its approval by regulatory agencies in the US and Japan.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[Enzalutamide-a novel androgen receptor inhibitor that provides treatment options for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer]. Maeda, H., Saito, A.[2021]

An 82-year-old patient with chemotherapy-naive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer showed a long-term response to a very low dose of 40 mg enzalutamide daily, indicating that lower doses may still be effective.

Using lower doses of enzalutamide not only reduces the risk of side effects but could also lower healthcare costs and improve access to treatment, suggesting a need for further studies on the efficacy of these reduced doses.

NCBI (Pubmed)

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Deep and ongoing response of castrate-resistant prostate cancer on very low-dose enzalutamide in an elderly chemotherapy-naïve patient: a case report. Boerrigter, E., Havenith, T., van Erp, NP., et al.[2021]

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Sorafenib for metastatic renal cancer: the Princess Margaret experience. [2018]

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A phase II trial of intrapatient dose-escalated sorafenib in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. [2022]

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First-line sunitinib or pazopanib in metastatic renal cell carcinoma: The Canadian experience. [2022]

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A phase 3 tRial comparing capecitabinE in combination with SorafenIb or pLacebo for treatment of locally advanced or metastatIc HER2-Negative breast CancEr (the RESILIENCE study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [2021]

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A post-marketing pharmacovigilance study of avapritinib: Adverse event data mining and analysis based on the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System database. [2023]

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Nursing care and management of adverse events for patients with BRAFV600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer receiving encorafenib in combination with cetuximab: a review. [2023]

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Managing the adverse events associated with lenvatinib therapy in radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer. [2019]

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Renal Disorders with Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: An Analysis from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database. [2023]

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Management of common adverse events in patients treated with sorafenib: nurse and pharmacist perspective. [2018]

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