~3 spots leftby Apr 2026

Meclofenamate for Brain Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+7 other locations
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Overseen byAdrienne Boire, MD, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Cancer that has spread to the brain, or brain metastasis, is difficult to treat. Meclofenamate is a drug which has been shown to reduce brain metastasis growth in the laboratory. This medicine has been used in the past to treat pain. But, in this study, it will be used to prevent new brain metastasis. This is the first time that meclofenamate will be used in patients with brain metastasis. This is a pilot study which means that the purpose of this study is to determine if a larger clinical trial of meclofenamate is possible in patients with brain metastasis. This study also aims to find out what effects, good and/or bad meclofenamate has on the patient and the cancer that has spread to the brain. The investigators also want to learn more about potential effects that this drug may have in the digestive system.

Research Team

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Adrienne Boire, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 18-80 with recurrent or progressive brain metastasis from solid tumors, visible on MRI. Participants must have a stable systemic disease or no evidence of disease and can't be pregnant, have had recent surgery, active bleeding issues, severe allergies to NSAIDs like meclofenamate, certain heart conditions, uncontrolled systemic cancer growth, or poor kidney/liver function.

Inclusion Criteria

I may have multiple brain metastases.
I have had surgery or SRS for some, but not all, of my recurrent cancer lesions.
Systemic disease must be well-controlled or NED in the opinion of the patient's primary oncologist
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Exclusion Criteria

My cancer has spread to the lining of my brain and spinal cord.
Platelet count ≤ 70,000/mm3
International normalized ratio (INR) > 1.6 and a Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) > 40 seconds
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Meclofenamate (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug)
Trial OverviewThe study tests Meclofenamate's effectiveness in preventing new brain metastases in patients whose cancer has spread to the brain. It's a pilot study aimed at seeing if larger trials are feasible and understanding the drug's impact on both the patient and their brain metastasis.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MeclofenamateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All enrolled patients will receive the study drug, meclofenamate at 100 mg PO BID.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,998
Recruited
602,000+
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Lisa M. DeAngelis

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Columbia University

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Selwyn M. Vickers

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Chief Executive Officer since 2022

MD from Johns Hopkins University