Direct Tumor Microinjection and FDG-PET in Testing Drug Sensitivity in Patients With Relapsed or … (NCT03432741) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 1
Direct Tumor Microinjection and FDG-PET in Testing Drug Sensitivity in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, or Stage IV Breast Cancer
This pilot phase I trial studies the side effects of direct tumor microinjection and fludeoxyglucose F-18 positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in testing drug sensitivity in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or stage IV breast cancer that has returned after a period of improvement or does not respond to treatment. Injecting tiny amounts of anti-cancer drugs directly into tumors on the skin or in lymph nodes and diagnostic procedures, such as FDG-PET, may help to show which drugs work better in treating patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or breast cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>= 18 years
* Histologically proven of relapsed or refractory
* Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) or Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) nodal or extranodal mass OR
* Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) including mycosis fungoides (MF), as well as transformed MF OR
* Breast adenocarcinoma with nodal or cutaneous metastases (stage 4)
* NOTE: Patients must be refractory to or intolerant of existing therapy(ies) known to provide clinical benefit for their condition
* NOTE: The patient must not be a candidate for any curative therapy or any known life-prolonging therapy
* Cohort I: For nodal/extranodal mass, presence of lesions that are amenable for injections as determined by interventional radiology
* NOTE: Nodal or extranodal mass must be palpable and easily accessible; masses such as mediastinum, retroperitoneum, within solid organs, spinal sites, central nervous system (CNS) sites, etc., are NOT allowed
* Measurable disease:
* For nodal or extranodal disease (lymphoma or breast): must have at least 2 lesions that are \>= 20 mm (2.0 cm) in the longest diameter by physical exam and/or on cross-sectional imaging and measurable in two perpendicular dimensions per computed tomography PET-computed tomography (CT); For Cohort I, the lesions must be amenable to intralesional injections as determined by interventional radiology (including tumors that can be safely accessed using imaging guidance and treated with minimal risk to adjacent structures)
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of drug sensitivity as measured by injection site skin reaction