Study on Sapanisertib for Treating Advanced or Metastatic Bladder Cancer with TSC1 and/or TSC2 Mutations

Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Sponsor score: 0

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT03047213

This clinical trial is exploring how well the drug sapanisertib works in treating bladder cancer that has spread to nearby tissues or other parts of the body, specifically in patients with certain genetic mutations known as TSC1 and TSC2.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The purpose of this study is to see if sapanisertib can help stop the growth of bladder cancer cells in patients whose cancer has spread locally or to other parts of the body. This drug works by blocking certain enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. The study focuses on patients with specific genetic changes called TSC1 and TSC2 mutations.

Description

The main goal of this study is to find out how many patients with advanced bladder cancer respond to treatment with sapanisertib, either by completely or partially shrinking their tumors. The study will also look at how safe and tolerable the drug is for patients, as well as how long patients live without their cancer getting worse and their overall survival.

Patients in the study will take sapanisertib by mouth once a day for 28 days. This cycle can be repeated as long as the cancer does not progress and the patient does not experience unacceptable side effects. After finishing the treatment, patients will be monitored for four weeks and then every six months.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must have bladder cancer that can be measured and has spread locally or to other parts of the body.
  • Must have a specific type of bladder cancer called transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) with TSC1 or TSC2 mutations.
  • Must have cancer that has progressed after treatment with at least one platinum-based chemotherapy regimen or be unable to receive such treatment.
  • Must be in relatively good health with a performance status score of 2 or less.
  • Must have a life expectancy of more than 12 weeks.
  • Must meet specific blood and organ function criteria, including adequate blood cell counts and normal liver and kidney function.
  • Women of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 90 days after the last dose.
  • Men must agree to use effective contraception during the study and for 120 days after the last dose.
  • Must be able to swallow pills and understand the study requirements.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cannot have received chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or investigational therapy within four weeks before starting the study drug.
  • Cannot have untreated or symptomatic brain or spinal cord metastases.
  • Cannot have a history of severe allergic reactions to similar drugs.
  • Cannot be taking certain medications that affect the liver enzymes needed to process the study drug.
  • Cannot have uncontrolled illnesses, such as severe heart or lung disease.
  • Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Cannot have active infections like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV that are not well controlled.
  • Cannot have had recent heart or blood vessel problems, such as a heart attack or stroke.
  • Cannot have received certain cancer treatments, like PI3K, AKT, or mTOR inhibitors, before.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Los Angeles General Medical Center90033Los AngelesCalifornia
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center90033Los AngelesCalifornia
Keck Medical Center of USC Pasadena91105PasadenaCalifornia
University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center95817SacramentoCalifornia
Smilow Cancer Center/Yale-New Haven Hospital06510New HavenConnecticut
Yale University06520New HavenConnecticut
Northwestern University60611ChicagoIllinois
University of Kansas Clinical Research Center66205FairwayKansas
Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center21287BaltimoreMaryland
Brigham and Women's Hospital02115BostonMassachusetts

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