Early Access Program for Retifanlimab with Carboplatin and Paclitaxel for Anal Canal Cancer

Sponsor: Incyte Corporation

Expanded Access
Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06910137

This program provides access to the drug retifanlimab, combined with carboplatin and paclitaxel, for adults with squamous carcinoma of the anal canal who cannot participate in other treatment options or clinical trials.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The purpose of this program is to offer the drug retifanlimab, along with carboplatin and paclitaxel, to adults with squamous carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) who are not eligible for other treatments or clinical trials. This combination aims to help manage the cancer in patients who have limited options.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must be able to understand and sign a consent form for the study.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a confirmed diagnosis of inoperable, locally recurrent, or metastatic squamous carcinoma of the anal canal.
  • Must be in good enough health to benefit from the treatment, as determined by a performance status test.
  • If HIV-positive, must have a stable condition, be on antiretroviral therapy, and have no recent HIV-related infections.
  • Must agree to avoid pregnancy or fathering children during and after the study, using highly effective birth control methods.
    • Men must use birth control and avoid donating sperm during the study and for a specified period after the last dose.
    • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before starting and use birth control during the study and for a specified period after the last dose.
    • Women who cannot become pregnant are eligible.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have received previous treatment targeting PD-(L)1.
  • Have not fully recovered from previous cancer treatments.
  • Have certain blood, liver, or kidney test results outside the specified safe range.
  • Have active autoimmune diseases requiring high doses of steroids.
  • Have lung disease or non-infectious lung inflammation.
  • Have had an organ transplant.
  • Have active cancer spread to the brain or spinal cord.
  • Have active hepatitis A, B, or C infections.
  • Have active infections needing treatment or recent IV antibiotic use.
  • Have allergies to platinum, paclitaxel, or similar drugs that cannot be managed.
  • Have significant heart problems.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have severe nerve damage.
  • Have any condition that would prevent full participation in the study or pose a risk to the participant.

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