Study on Isunakinra and Pembrolizumab for Colorectal Cancer
Sponsor: Buzzard Pharmaceuticals
ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06634875
This clinical trial is testing a new immunotherapy treatment, isunakinra, combined with an existing treatment, pembrolizumab, for patients with advanced colorectal cancer that is resistant to standard treatments.
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Program Overview
The study aims to find out if adding a new immunotherapy drug, isunakinra, to an existing treatment, pembrolizumab, can help treat colorectal cancer that is locally advanced or has spread to other parts of the body. The cancer must be microsatellite stable (MSS), have a high tumor mutational burden (TMB-H), and be kras mutated. Participants should have already tried other approved treatments without success.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
- The cancer must be RAS-mutated and microsatellite stable, with a high tumor mutational burden.
- Must have measurable disease based on scans.
- Have tried at least one previous treatment for metastatic cancer without success.
- Must wait at least 2 weeks after chemotherapy or radiation, and 4 weeks after immunotherapy, before starting the study.
- Must have recovered from any significant side effects of previous treatments.
- Be in good overall health with a performance status of 0 or 1.
- Have normal organ function and blood counts.
- Have good oxygen levels in the blood.
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Currently receiving other cancer treatments, unless specified in the inclusion criteria.
- Have any significant health issues that could affect treatment.
- Have mental health conditions that prevent understanding the study.
- Have active autoimmune diseases requiring treatment, except for stable conditions like vitiligo or alopecia.
- Using systemic steroids, except for specific low-dose uses.
- Participating in another clinical trial within 28 days before starting this study.
- Have untreated or recently treated brain metastases.
- Have severe allergies to pembrolizumab or similar drugs.
- Have serious or uncontrolled illnesses, such as heart problems or infections.
- HIV-positive patients.
- Unwilling to use effective contraception during and after the study.
Locations
| FACILITY | ZIP | CITY | STATE |
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| USC/Norris Cancer Center | 90089 | Los Angeles | California |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | 92658 | Newport Beach | California |
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