Modulation of the Expression of Papillomavirus (HPV) Oncoproteins to Major the Radiosensitivity: … (NCT02515877) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Modulation of the Expression of Papillomavirus (HPV) Oncoproteins to Major the Radiosensitivity: Trial Combining an Antiviral Agent VISTIDE and Radiochemotherapy in Cervical Cancers
France15 participantsStarted 2008-01
Plain-language summary
The treatment of cervical tumors depends on the stage of the disease. In advanced forms (nodal and / or local extension to the vagina and / or parameters) , radiotherapy associated with curietherapy , plays a major role. Until recently this association was the standard treatment for advanced stage uterine cancer. With this combination, rates of local failures (evolutionary prosecution and local recurrences) were 20 to 50% in stages IIb and 50-75 % for stage III. More than 50% for patients with a cervical cancer locally advanced (FIGO stages II / IV) . The standard treatment, external radiotherapy followed by curietherapy allows expect survival rates at 5 years for approximately 30-45 %. For ten years, numerous studies have evaluated the addition of concurrent chemotherapy to radiotherapy in cancer of the cervix. More than 19 randomized trials have been published. A meta-analysis of these trials was undertaken to assess the role of radiochemotherapy in cancers of the cervix. The first meta-analysis published by the Cochrane Collaborative Group, taking into account 4580 patient, shows an improvement in survival, both in terms of progression free survival and overall survival for patients treated with radio chemotherapy respectively 16% and 12 % (p \< 0.0001). The rate of metastasis is also decreased (p \< 0.0001). Survival rates were significantly better when platinum salt was used ( p \< 0.0001 ) . However, no clinical benefit of chemoradiotherapy has been demonstrated for tumors stages \[1, 2\] locally advanced, possibly due to small number of patients. The investigators have previously shown that antiviral agents used in preclinical models, Cidofovir® causes the selective radiosensitization of cells infected by the papillomavirus (HPV). This trial proposes to study a new concept to increase radiochemotherapy efficiency: the modulation of the expression of viral oncoproteins HPV virus by an antiviral agent.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with cervix cancer : Squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma of stage IB2\> 4 cm, II, III or IVA (International Federation of Gynecology Obstetrics, regardless of pelvic lymph node status (optional surgical exploration) without paraaortic metastasis.
. Detection of the virus genome of HPV positive on the primary tumor.
. General state ECOG performance status 0-1.
. 18 \</ = age \</ = 70 years.
. PN\> 2000 / mm3
. hemoglobin\> 9 g/l after transfusion if necessary .
. platelets \> 100 000 / mm3
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Dose limiting toxicity
Timeframe: Assessed every week after inclusion up to 10 weeks