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Kinase Inhibitor

Ibrutinib for Refractory Melanoma

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Stergios J Moschos
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
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =< 2 (Karnofsky >= 60%)
Creatinine clearance estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) >= 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 (Cockcroft-Gault)
Must not have
Prior exposure to ibrutinib or other ITK inhibitors
Patients with melanoma of mucosal or ocular primary
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is studying whether ibrutinib can help treat patients with stage IV melanoma that has not responded to previous treatment.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with stage IV cutaneous melanoma that hasn't improved after treatment. They must have measurable disease, normal organ function, and a life expectancy over 3 months. Participants need to be able to swallow pills, agree to use contraception if applicable, and provide tissue samples if needed. Excluded are those with certain allergies, uncontrolled illnesses, recent other cancer treatments or high-dose steroids.
What is being tested?
The trial tests Ibrutinib's effectiveness in treating advanced skin melanoma resistant to prior therapies by inhibiting enzymes that promote tumor cell growth. It includes laboratory biomarker analysis and pharmacological studies to understand how the drug interacts with the body.
What are the potential side effects?
Ibrutinib may cause side effects like diarrhea, muscle pain, rash or bruising; bleeding problems; infections; fatigue; irregular heartbeat; and hypertension. Side effects can vary from mild to severe.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine clearance, is adequate.
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I have a tumor that can be measured and is at least 1 cm in size.
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I can swallow pills.
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My condition is at stage IV.
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I will stop taking Ibrutinib 3-7 days before and after surgery, based on bleeding risk.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have been treated with ibrutinib or similar medications before.
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My melanoma originated in a mucous membrane or my eye.
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I need regular blood transfusions due to low platelet counts.
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I haven't had chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy in the specified time before starting this trial.
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I am not currently on any other cancer treatments.
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I do not have any serious illnesses or social situations that would stop me from following the study's requirements.
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I have not had worsening anemia or low platelets due to autoimmune conditions in the last 4 weeks.
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I do not have serious heart problems or a recent heart attack.
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I cannot swallow pills or have a condition that affects my gut's ability to absorb nutrients.
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My liver function is not normal, as measured by the Child-Pugh score.
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I haven't taken strong CYP3A inhibitors in the last 7 days.
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I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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I have not had a stroke or brain bleed in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Number of Subjects With Antitumor Response as Evaluated by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Criteria 1.1
Secondary study objectives
Overall Survival
Progression Free Survival
Other study objectives
Change in Th1, Th2, and Various Immune Regulatory Cell Populations in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and Assessed by Flow Cytometry
Expression Levels of ITK and Putative Targets of Ibrutinib (e.g. Tec, ErbB4, Hck, Yes, BTK)
Pharmacokinetic Analysis on Ibrutinib Concentrations in Plasma Using WinNonlin

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 (ibrutinib)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients receive ibrutinib PO QD on days 1-28. Courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ibrutinib
2014
Completed Phase 4
~2060

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,920 Previous Clinical Trials
41,016,916 Total Patients Enrolled
Stergios J MoschosPrincipal InvestigatorDuke University - Duke Cancer Institute LAO

Media Library

Ibrutinib (Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02581930 — Phase 2
Skin Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment (ibrutinib)
Skin Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Ibrutinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02581930 — Phase 2
Ibrutinib (Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02581930 — Phase 2
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