A Fluorescent Tumor Marking Agent, Tozuleristide, for Imaging Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Cancer an… (NCT05316688) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 1/2
A Fluorescent Tumor Marking Agent, Tozuleristide, for Imaging Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Cancer and High-Grade Oral Cavity Dysplasia During Surgery
Stopped: Terminated due to suboptimal delineation of fluorescence between tumor and native oral cavity mucosa.
United States8 participantsStarted 2024-04-17
Plain-language summary
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects of tozuleristide in imaging oral cavity squamous cell cancer and high-grade oral cavity dysplasia during surgery. Tozuleristide is an imaging agent that specifically binds to tumor cells. When exposed to near-infrared light, tozuleristide causes tumor cells to fluoresce (light up), so that surgeons may better distinguish tumor cells from healthy cells during surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult subjects age \>= 18 years (yr)
* Subjects must have suspected or confirmed oral cavity dysplasia or cT1-4 squamous cell carcinoma for which surgical excision is deemed clinically indicated by the treating physician. Histology confirmation not required prior to surgery
* Able to provide written informed consent
* If of child-bearing potential, agree to the continued use of 2 reliable forms of contraception from study enrollment through 30 days after receiving the study product. Male subjects must agree to use 2 reliable methods of contraception simultaneously for 30 days after receiving the study product if their partner is of child-bearing potential
* Available for all study visits and able to comply with all study requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known or suspected sensitivity to indocyanine green
* In the opinion of the treating physician, subject has received photosensitizing medication that could interfere or confound study results
* Any current medications with the potential to generate fluorescence or photochemical reaction
* Enrolled in any other ongoing study
* Currently lactating or breastfeeding
* Positive pregnancy test or planning to become pregnant within 30 days (d) of receiving tozuleristide
* Any current condition, including psychological and social situations which, in the opinion of the investigator, would impact adversely on the subject or the interpretation of the study data
* Creatinine clearance \< 60 mL/min
* Aspartate a…
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.