Study on Tazemetostat for Treating Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
Sponsor: University of Florida
Sponsor score: 60
Inactive
ClinicalTrials ID:NCT04917042
This clinical trial is exploring the use of the drug tazemetostat in patients with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors that have returned, not responded to treatment, or spread to other parts of the body.
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Program Overview
This study is testing the effectiveness of tazemetostat, a medication, in treating patients with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors that are recurrent, resistant to treatment, or have metastasized. The trial is open to patients aged 12 and older who meet specific health criteria and have not previously been treated with tazemetostat or similar drugs.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor that has returned, not responded to treatment, or spread, and can be measured by scans.
- Be 12 years or older.
- Be in good overall health, with specific performance scores based on age.
- Have recovered from any side effects of previous cancer treatments and meet specific timeframes since last treatment.
- Have not been treated with tazemetostat or similar drugs before.
- Have adequate blood counts and organ function based on lab tests.
- Have no more than one active cancer at the time of joining the study.
- Agree to use effective birth control methods during the study and for a specified time after the last dose of tazemetostat.
- Provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- Currently taking other cancer treatments or certain medications that affect how tazemetostat works.
- Have an uncontrolled active infection.
- Have a history of certain blood cancers or other specific medical conditions.
- Have major heart problems or conditions that could increase the risk of complications.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have received a live vaccine within 30 days before starting the study.
- Are unable to take oral medication or have digestive issues that affect medication absorption.
- Are allergic to tazemetostat or its ingredients.
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