Iobenguane (131-I) + Vorinostat for Neuroblastoma
(OPTIMUM Trial)
Trial Summary
The trial protocol does not specify if you must stop taking your current medications. However, you cannot take valproic acid within 30 days of starting the study, and you should not be on medications that prolong the QT interval when you begin the trial.
Research shows that 131I-MIBG is effective in treating neuroblastoma, especially in relapsed cases, with response rates ranging from 0% to 75%. Vorinostat, when combined with 131I-MIBG, may enhance the treatment's effectiveness due to its properties that make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation.
12345Research shows that Iobenguane (131-I) is generally safe for treating neuroblastoma, even in high-risk cases, and Vorinostat is being studied for its potential to enhance this treatment. However, the combination's safety is still being evaluated, and more studies are needed to fully understand the risks.
12456This drug combination is unique because it uses Iobenguane (131-I), a radiopharmaceutical that targets neuroblastoma cells, together with Vorinostat, which enhances the effect of radiation by making cancer cells more sensitive to it. This approach aims to improve the effectiveness of treatment for relapsed or hard-to-treat neuroblastoma.
14578Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for patients with high-risk neuroblastoma that's come back or gotten worse. They should have recovered from previous treatments, not exceeded a certain dose of 131I-MIBG therapy, and have specific organ functions within normal ranges. Patients must be over 1 year old, able to perform daily activities at least half the time (Karnofsky/Lansky score ≥50%), and agree to use effective contraception if applicable.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 131I-MIBG as a single agent or in combination with Vorinostat. The treatment phase lasts up to 26 weeks for two treatments or 16 weeks for one treatment.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments for disease progression and adverse events.
Participant Groups
131I-MIBG is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
- Pheochromocytoma
- Neuroblastoma
- Neuroblastoma
- Pheochromocytoma
- Paraganglioma