Pharmacokinetic (PK) Analysis of Antitumor B in Patients With Oral Cancer (NCT03459729) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedEarly Phase 1
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Analysis of Antitumor B in Patients With Oral Cancer
United States6 participantsStarted 2021-08-24
Plain-language summary
A Window of Opportunity Clinical Trial. This study design permits examination of effects of an oral agent on cancer patients during the "window" between diagnosis of their cancer and their definitive cancer surgery. Similar to a phase 0 study, the trial design permits examination of the biologic effects of an agent; in this study pharmacokinetic properties will be examined.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of oral cavity squamous cell cancer.
* Patient can start study agent administration but histological confirmation of squamous cell cancer (SCC) of the oral cavity (or histologic variants of SCC) by the pathologist must happen within 7 days of registration in order to continue study agent administration.
* Clinical stage II-IVA (as defined by the American Joint Committee on Cancer, 8th Edition \[see Amin, 2017\]) and amenable to surgical resection
* New diagnosis of oral SCC, new second primary, or recurrent oral SCC following a minimum remission of 6 months following previous definite surgery
* History and physical examination by an otolaryngologist and medical oncologist within 14 calendar days of study registration
* Study agent administration should start within 7 days of registration
* Patient must receive administration of study agent for a minimum of 7 days
* Zubrod Score/Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance status \< 2.
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Complete Blood Count (CBC)/differential obtained within 14 calendar days prior to registration, with adequate bone marrow function defined as follows:
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500 cells/mm\^3;
* Platelets ≥ 100,000 cells/mm\^3;
* Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dl (Note: The use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve Hgb ≥ 8.0 g/dl is acceptable.);
* Adequate renal and hepatic function within 14 calendar days prior to registration, defined as follows:
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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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Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Matrine in Saliva
Timeframe: Day 1
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Area Under the Curve for Matrine in Plasma
Timeframe: Day 1
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Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Matrine in Saliva
Timeframe: Day 1
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Maximum Concentration of Matrine in Plasma
Timeframe: Day 1
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Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Maackiain in Saliva
Timeframe: Day 1
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Area Under the Curve (AUC) for Maackiain in Plasma