Fluorescence Detection of Adult Primary Central Nervous System Tumors With Tozuleristide and the … (NCT04743310) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Fluorescence Detection of Adult Primary Central Nervous System Tumors With Tozuleristide and the Canvas System
United States50 participantsStarted 2021-09-30
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of a single dose of tozuleristide (24 or 36 mg) and the Canvas imaging system during surgical resection of primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors: Primary gadolinium enhancing (high grade) CNS tumors, primary non-gadolinium enhancing CNS tumors, and primary vestibular schwannoma.
The primary objectives of the study is to see how well tozuleristide and the Canvas imaging system during surgical resection will show fluorescence among primary enhancing/high grade CNS tumors; and among the tumors that demonstrate tozuleristide fluorescence, to estimate the true positive rate and true negative rate of fluorescence in tissue biopsies, as well as sensitivity and specificity of tozuleristide fluorescence for distinguishing tumor from non-tumoral tissue.
The secondary objectives of the study include evaluating the safety of tozuleristide and the Canvas imaging system, and to determine if the presence of remaining fluorescence at the time of surgery corresponds to remaining tumor evident on post-operative MRI images, or if the absence of fluorescence corresponds to evidence of no gross residual tumor on post-operative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* MRI obtained within 30 days of study enrollment documents a measurable lesion consistent with a primary malignant central nervous system tumor for which maximal safe resection is indicated OR MRI obtained within 30 days of study enrollment documents a measurable lesion consistent with a primary schwannoma enhancing tumor in the cerebellopontine angle for which maximal safe resection is indicated.
* Adequate renal and liver function
* Subjects with prior therapy are eligible provided they have recovered from any acute toxic effects of prior therapy and have sufficient time interval prior to enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to conceive a child within 30 days
* Ongoing serious medical conditions such that participation in the study could put the subject at increased risk of worsening their condition
* Subjects planned to undergo only a diagnostic biopsy procedure, without intent to resect tissue for therapeutic purposes
* Subjects for whom radiographic evidence suggests a non-intra-axial primary brain tumor
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
Percentage of patients with fluorescence-positive primary tumor biopsy
Timeframe: At the time of surgery
2
True positive rate of fluorescence, defined as the percentage of tumor-positive and fluorescence-positive tissue biopsies among all tumor-positive tissue biopsies
Timeframe: At the time of surgery
3
True negative rate of fluorescence, defined as the percentage of tumor-negative and fluorescence-negative tissue biopsies among all tumor-negative tissue biopsies