Study on Abemaciclib for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma with CDK Pathway Changes
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin
ClinicalTrials ID:NCT04040205
This clinical trial is testing the drug Abemaciclib in patients with advanced bone or soft tissue sarcoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to see if Abemaciclib can help control the cancer in patients with specific genetic changes in the CDK pathway.
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Program Overview
This study is for patients with advanced bone or soft tissue sarcoma that cannot be surgically removed. It will test the effectiveness of Abemaciclib, a drug taken twice daily, in patients with specific genetic changes in the CDK pathway. The study will include 45 participants who will continue taking the drug until their cancer progresses or they meet other criteria to stop.
Description
This study focuses on patients with advanced bone or soft tissue sarcoma, excluding those with dedifferentiated liposarcoma. It aims to identify patients with specific genetic changes in the CDK pathway who might benefit from Abemaciclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Participants will be divided into three groups based on their type of sarcoma: conventional chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma and dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma, and other soft tissue sarcomas. Each group will have a specific number of participants. The study will monitor the effects of Abemaciclib on these patients.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Have a diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma or specific types of bone sarcoma like chondrosarcoma or osteosarcoma.
- The cancer must be advanced and cannot be removed by surgery.
- No limit on previous treatments, but certain types of sarcoma require specific prior therapies.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Agree to participate and provide informed consent.
- Have a specific genetic change in the CDK pathway, confirmed by a test.
- Have a positive Rb test from a tumor sample.
- Have measurable cancer as defined by specific criteria.
- Show evidence of cancer progression within 6 months or be newly diagnosed within the last 6 months.
- Have a break of at least 21 days after the last chemotherapy and 14 days after radiotherapy before joining the study.
- Be at least 14 days post-surgery with no significant wound healing issues.
- Have stable brain metastases if previously treated.
- Have a performance status of 0 or 1, indicating good overall health.
- Have adequate organ and blood function based on specific tests.
- Women must meet specific criteria regarding pregnancy and contraception.
- Men must agree to use contraception or abstain from intercourse during the study.
- Be able to comply with the study plan and take oral medications.
Exclusion Criteria
- Have a diagnosis of well-differentiated or dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
- Have previously been treated with CDK4 or CDK6 inhibitors like Abemaciclib.
- Have not recovered from previous chemotherapy side effects or have other serious medical conditions.
- Are currently receiving other investigational treatments.
- Are taking certain medications that affect the liver enzyme CYP3A.
- Have uncontrolled illnesses or infections.
- Have a history of certain heart conditions.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have another cancer that requires treatment.
- Have received live vaccines within 30 days before joining the study.
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