Testing the Addition of Nivolumab to Chemotherapy in Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma (NCT04339738) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
Testing the Addition of Nivolumab to Chemotherapy in Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma
United States, Guam90 participantsStarted 2020-11-04
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well paclitaxel with and without nivolumab works in treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma that have not received taxane drugs, and how well nivolumab and cabozantinib work in treating taxane pretreated patients with soft tissue sarcoma. Nivolumab works through the body's immune system to help the immune system act against tumor cells. Chemotherapy drugs, such as paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Cabozantinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. This trial is being done to see if the combination of nivolumab and paclitaxel or cabozantinib can shrink soft tissue sarcoma and possibly prevent it from coming back.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed cutaneous or visceral angiosarcoma, where curative treatment is either not possible or curative modality therapy is declined by the subject. Note: If a subject declines curative modality therapy, the reason must be documented (e.g. excessive morbidity to necessary surgery)
* Note: Radiation induced angiosarcomas are permitted
* All local diagnostic slides AND 5 x 4-6 micron unstained slides from diagnostic tumor tissue should be available for retrospective central pathology review
* Must have measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1. Per RECIST v1.1, clinical lesions will only be considered measurable when they are superficial and \>= 10 mm diameter as assessed using calipers or ruler (e.g. skin nodules). For the case of skin lesions, documentation by color photography including a ruler to estimate the size of the lesion is required. When lesions can be evaluated by both clinical exam and imagining, imaging evaluation should be undertaken since it is more objective and may also be reviewed at the end of the study. The same method of measurement should be used throughout the study, preferably performed by the same investigator. Areas previously radiated must have demonstrated disease progression at some point over the past 6 months and growth must be subsequent to the last line of anti-cancer directed therapy (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery)
* Not pregnant and not nu…
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
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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?
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
1
Progression Free Survival (PFS) in Taxane Naive Patients With Angiosarcoma
Timeframe: 21 months
2
Overall Response Rate (ORR) in Angiosarcoma Patients Who Have Had Prior Taxane