Clinical trial for Unresectable/Metastatic Melanoma
Official title Duration of Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Metastatic Melanoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02821013
What this study is testing
What is Intermittent PD-1 inhibitor therapy?
an investigational dosing schedule of a PD-1 inhibitor being studied for unresectable/metastatic melanoma PD-1 inhibitors are designed to block the PD-1 pathway, helping the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether taking PD-1 drugs on breaks works as well as taking them continuously. It looks at how long people live with metastatic melanoma.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have metastatic melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery.
- What's involved
- You would take a PD-1 drug (a medicine that helps your immune system fight cancer). You would either take it on a schedule with breaks or take it every day.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or what visits are needed.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Minimum age 18 or as specified in the Product Monograph and eligible for public funding.
- Histologically confirmed melanoma that is unresectable / metastatic (stage III or stage IV).
- Eligible to receive treatment with a government approved and publically-funded PD-1 inhibitor, according to the guidance / indications described in...
- Patients must have evidence of unresectable / metastatic disease, that is considered evaluable by the investigator and can be followed, but...
- Without evidence of progression for at least four weeks prior to randomization and have no evidence of new or enlarging brain metastases.
You likely can't join if
- Patients not willing to stop anti-PD-1 therapy, if assigned by chance to the intermittent arm.
- Patients with any contraindications to PD-1 inhibitors, as described in the Product Monograph or Provincial Formulary, and/or not eligible to receive...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Minimum age 18 or as specified in the Product Monograph and eligible for public funding.
- Histologically confirmed melanoma that is unresectable / metastatic (stage III or stage IV).
- Eligible to receive treatment with a government approved and publically-funded PD-1 inhibitor, according to the guidance / indications described in the Product Monograph / Provincial Formulary.
- Patients must have evidence of unresectable / metastatic disease, that is considered evaluable by the investigator and can be followed, but measurable disease is not mandatory.
- Without evidence of progression for at least four weeks prior to randomization and have no evidence of new or enlarging brain metastases.
- Treated with surgery and without evidence of progression prior to randomization and have no evidence of new or enlarging brain metastases.
- Treated with stereotactic radiosurgery and without evidence of progression prior to randomization and have no evidence of new or enlarging brain metastases.
- Patient is able (i.e. sufficiently fluent) and willing to complete the quality of life and health utility questionnaires in either English or French.
- Patient consent must be appropriately obtained in accordance with applicable local and regulatory requirements.
- Patients must be accessible for treatment and follow-up. Investigators must assure themselves the patients assigned by chance on this trial will be available for complete documentation of the treatment, adverse events...
- Patients must be assigned by chance prior to the start of, or within 16 weeks from, the initiation of PD-1 inhibitor treatment.
- Patients not willing to stop anti-PD-1 therapy, if assigned by chance to the intermittent arm.
- Patients with any contraindications to PD-1 inhibitors, as described in the Product Monograph or Provincial Formulary, and/or not eligible to receive anti-PD-1 therapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Victoria, Mildura, Australia
- Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
- Waratah, New South Wales, Australia
- Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Birtinya, Queensland, Australia
- Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Woodville, South A., Australia
- Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
- Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
+ 9 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Victoria, Mildura, Australia; Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia; Waratah, New South Wales, Australia; Westmead, New South Wales, Australia; Birtinya, Queensland, Australia; Cairns, Queensland, Australia and 23 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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