Glucarpidase After High-Dose Methotrexate in Patients With Osteosarcoma (NCT03960177) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedEarly Phase 1
Glucarpidase After High-Dose Methotrexate in Patients With Osteosarcoma
United States11 participantsStarted 2019-03-27
Plain-language summary
This early phase I trial studies how well glucarpidase works in reducing toxicity in patients with osteosarcoma receiving high dose methotrexate treatment. Glucarpidase may reduce the levels of methotrexate in patients' blood and lead to shorter hospitalizations and a reduction in toxicities.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All races and ethnic groups will be eligible
* A minimum of 6 individuals aged \>= 40 years will be enrolled. These participants are considered high-risk.
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score 0-2.
* Participants must have pathologically confirmed diagnosis of osteosarcoma. Participants must be newly diagnosed and previously untreated, although initiation of doxorubicin/cisplatin prior to enrollment is permitted.
* Participants must have a recommended treatment plan for their osteosarcoma that includes planned MTX treatment at 8-12 g/m\^2.
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,000/mm\^3 (or \>= 1.0 x 10\^9/L).
* Platelet count 75,000/mm\^3 (or \>= 75 x 10\^9/L).
* Hemoglobin \>= 8 g/dL.
* Serum creatinine =\< 1.5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN), or glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \>= 60 ml/min/1.73 m\^2 as calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula.
* Total serum bilirubin =\< 2 x ULN.
* Serum aspartate transaminase (AST) and/or alanine transaminase (ALT) =\< 2.5 x ULN.
* Participants must be willing to use appropriate contraception for the duration of study treatment and four months after completing HDMTX therapy.
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Malignant disease, other than those being treated in this study. Exceptions to this exclusion include the following:
* Malignancies that were treated curatively and hav…
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?
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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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Proportion of subjects completing 4 planned doses of high dose methotrexate (HDMTX)
Timeframe: Time from first dose of HDMTX to time of last dose of HDMTX (week 10)