Expanded Access Program for Tebentafusp for Patients with Metastatic or Unresectable Uveal Melanoma
Sponsor: Immunocore Ltd
ClinicalTrials ID:NCT04960891
This program provides access to the drug tebentafusp for patients with metastatic or unresectable uveal melanoma (mUM) who need it, including those who were part of a previous trial but couldn't switch to tebentafusp during the trial.
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Program Overview
This Expanded Access Program is designed to help patients with metastatic or unresectable uveal melanoma (mUM) gain access to the drug tebentafusp. It includes patients who were in a previous trial but couldn't switch to tebentafusp at the time, as well as those who are benefiting from tebentafusp in ongoing studies and wish to continue treatment after the study ends.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic or unresectable uveal melanoma.
- Have a specific genetic marker called HLA-A*02:01.
- Be in good overall health with an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, meaning fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory.
- Be able to understand and provide informed consent.
- If of childbearing potential, must agree to use effective birth control during the program and for one week after the last dose.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women cannot participate.
- Men must not donate sperm during the program and for three months after the last dose.
Exclusion Criteria
- Have untreated or symptomatic brain metastases or spinal cord compression. Treated brain lesions must be stable for at least two weeks and not require steroids.
- Have received certain cancer treatments within specific timeframes before starting the program:
- T-cell therapies: 90 days
- CTLA-4 immunotherapies: 28 days
- Other immunotherapies: 21 days
- Other systemic therapies: 14 days
- Radiotherapy: 14 days (except for limited palliative radiotherapy)
- Be on systemic steroids or immunosuppressive drugs within two weeks of starting the program, with some exceptions for low-dose or specific uses.
- Have any medical condition that the doctor believes would make participation unsafe or affect the program's results.
- Have chronic viral infections like HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C, unless under control with treatment.
- Have certain abnormal lab results, such as low kidney function or high liver enzymes.
- Have significant heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
- Have had a recent heart attack or unstable chest pain.
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