Transarterial Chemoembolization for the Treatment of Uveal Melanoma With Liver Metastases (NCT04728633) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
Transarterial Chemoembolization for the Treatment of Uveal Melanoma With Liver Metastases
United States28 participantsStarted 2021-09-27
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies the effect of transarterial chemoembolization in treating patients with uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver (liver metastases). Transarterial chemoembolization involves the injection of a blocking agent (gelatin sponge, ethiodized oil) and a chemotherapy agent (carmustine) directly into the artery in the liver to treat liver cancers. Chemotherapy drugs, such as carmustine, 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. transarterial chemoembolization with carmustine in combination with ethiodized oil and gelatin sponge may help cause the tumors in the liver to shrink or disappear.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed metastatic uveal melanoma in the liver
* Tumor burden \< 75%. Patients must have at least one tumor measuring \>= 10 mm in longest diameter by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or triphasic computed tomography (CT) (if MRI is not available or contraindicated)
* No prior transarterial catheter-directed therapies. Prior hepatic tumor ablation, hepatic radiation or liver resection will be permitted as long as growing measurable liver tumors exists. Prior systemic treatments are allowed as long as there are no outstanding toxicities greater than grade 1
* Willingness and ability to give informed consent
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1
* Serum creatinine =\< 2.0 mg/dl
* Bilirubin =\< 2.0 mg/ml. Exceptions will be made for patients with diagnosed Gilbert's Syndrome. In this instance, a bilirubin level =\< 3.0 mg/ml will be allowed for this patients with this syndrome
* Albumin \>= 3.0 g/dl
* No ascites
* Granulocyte count \>= 1500/m\^3
* Platelet count \>= 150,000/m\^3
Exclusion Criteria:
* Less than 18 years of age
* Previous liver-directed treatments including immunoembolization, chemoembolization, radioembolization, hepatic arterial perfusion, or drug-eluting beads
* Presence of life-limiting extrahepatic metastasis that requires systemic treatment within 3 months. However, radiation treatment of extrahepatic metastases such as bone, lymph nodes or subcutaneous metastases will be permitted whi…
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
1
Best response to treatment
Timeframe: After the completion of cycle 2 of chemoembolization (1 cycle = 4 or 7 weeks)
2
Disease control rate (DCR) including complete response + partial response + stable disease