Advanced Solid Tumor Cancer study: X-PACT
Official title X-ray Psoralen Activated Cancer Therapy in Head and Neck, Breast, Sarcoma and Melanoma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04389281
What this study is testing
What is X-PACT?
an investigational combination product being studied as a potential treatment for advanced solid tumor cancers
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 X-PACT is safe for people with advanced solid tumors.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have advanced head or neck cancer, breast cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, or melanoma.
- What's involved
- You would receive up to five injections directly into the tumor over six weeks. After an 8‑week check, you might get two extra booster injections if your tumor stays stable.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 8 weeks for the first part, with visits for injections and check‑ups, plus possible extra visits for boosters.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- Time commitment: about 12 months
- 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
- Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information.
- Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent
- ECOG Performance Status of ≤ 1
- A non-visceral tumor, a metastatic lymph node, a metastasis from a visceral solid tumor provided the lesion is extravisceral, or a cutaneous tumor.
- The tumor must be measurable as per RECIST criteria.
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or breastfeeding (NOTE: breast milk cannot be stored for future use while the mother is being treated on study.)
- Prior exposure to methoxsalen
- History of any of the following: a. Idiosyncratic or hypersensitivity reactions to any psoralen compounds or any of their excipients b.
- History of idiosyncratic or hypersensitivity reactions to any of the phosphor device components
- Known diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection (NOTE: testing not required)
- Active infection requiring systemic therapy (NOTE: at discretion of investigator, patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections may be...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information. NOTE: HIPAA authorization may be included in the informed consent or obtained separately.
- Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent
- ECOG Performance Status of ≤ 1
- A non-visceral tumor, a metastatic lymph node, a metastasis from a visceral solid tumor provided the lesion is extravisceral, or a cutaneous tumor. Visceral tumors will not be treated.
- The tumor must be measurable as per RECIST criteria.
- The tumor should be directly accessible for injection or accessible with the use of ultrasound/CT guidance.
- The tumor identified for injection should be selected so local control could potentially provide benefit to the patient.
- 80% of the tumor must be accessible for injection with X-PACT (assessed by the treating physician)
- The tumor must be superficial and not exceed a depth of 5 cm.
- Eye or brain tumors will not be treated.
- A patient with prior brain metastasis may be considered if they have completed their treatment for brain metastasis at least 4 weeks prior to day 1 of treatment, have been off of corticosteroids for ≥ 2 weeks, and brain...
- The study site Radiation Oncologist Investigator/sub-investigator has determined additiional radiation delivered via X-PACT is appropriate given patient's prior radiation exposure.
- All toxicities from prior therapy should be ≤Grade 1 before start of study treatment. All radiation associated toxicities must have completely resolved to be considered for inclusion into the study.
- Demonstrate adequate organ function as defined in the table below: Hematological: White blood cell (WBC) ≥ 3 x 109/L Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 x 109/L Platelet Count ≥ 100 x 109/L Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 8 g/dL2...
- Females of childbearing potential (FCBP) must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 3 days prior to day 1 of treatment.
- combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation o oral
- intravaginal
- transdermal
- progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation o oral
- injectable
- implantable
- intrauterine device (IUD)
- intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS)
- vasectomised partner
- sexual abstinence 11\. Male patients must be willing to use condoms from the time of informed consent until 28 days after treatment discontinuation.
- There is at least a 6 month wash out period from the last date radiation was received to assess for radiation toxicity.
- If there was previous radiation toxicity at the proposed site of X-PACT, the toxicity resolved at least three months ago and the site did not involve a major organ.
- The site investigator in addition to the radiation oncologist (as a part of criterion #6) has fully reviewed the subject's radiation history, has examined the area for radiation toxicity and assessed the cumulative dose...
What rules you out
- Pregnant or breastfeeding (NOTE: breast milk cannot be stored for future use while the mother is being treated on study.)
- Prior exposure to methoxsalen
- History of any of the following: a. Idiosyncratic or hypersensitivity reactions to any psoralen compounds or any of their excipients b. Light sensitive disease state c.
- History of idiosyncratic or hypersensitivity reactions to any of the phosphor device components
- Known diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection (NOTE: testing not required)
- Active infection requiring systemic therapy (NOTE: at discretion of investigator, patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections may be eligible.)
- Has a known additional other primary malignancy that is active and/or progressive requiring treatment
- Systemic anti-cancer treatment within 28 days (or 5 half-lives, whichever is shorter) prior to day 1 of treatment
- Treatment with any investigational drug within 5 half-lives or 28 days, whichever is shorter (or if half-life is unknown, within 28 days) prior to day 1 of treatment
- Impaired cardiac function or clinically significant cardiac diseases, including any of the following: a. Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia (patients with rate-controlled atrial fibrillation are not excluded) b.
- Other uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements as determined by the...
- The tumor identified for treatment has a volume greater than 500 cc (Soft Tissue Sarcoma only). All other tumor types may have a maximum volume of 300 cc
- Receiving or planned use of corticosteroids. people will require a one-week washout period from prior corticosteroid use. Inhaled or topical steroids are permitted.
- people with active autoimmune disease requiring 10 mg or greater of prednisone and/or biologic agents.
- A non-visceral tumor, a metastatic lymph node, a metastasis from a visceral solid tumor provided the lesion is extravisceral, or a cutaneous tumor. Visceral tumors will not be treated.
- The tumor must be measurable as per RECIST criteria, at least 1 cm for masses and 1.5 cm for lymph nodes.
- The tumor should be directly accessible for injection or accessible with the use of ultrasound/CT guidance.
- 80% of the tumor must be accessible for injection with X-PACT (assessed by the treating physician)
- Up to 4 target lesions may be selected for injection in up to two radiation fields, but the radiation fields may not overlap, however, the total phosphors delivered may not exceed 840 mg for each treatment day (e.g.
- For the TNBC Cohort, participants must have either unresectable, locally advanced, relapsed, refractory or metastatic disease with HER2 negative/low ER/PR status (\<10%) or HER2 negative/ER/PR negative.
- For the STS Cohort, participants must have received at least one prior treatment (best medical treatment recommended for the participants sub-type) for unresectable, locally advanced, relapsed, refractory or metastatic...
- 14 It is preferable to select tumors that have not been previously radiated, but if other options are not available and the tumor selected is in a field which received curative-intent radiation, then the participant may...
- There is at least a 6 month wash out period from the last date radiation was received to assess for radiation toxicity.
- If there was previous radiation toxicity at the proposed site of X-PACT, the toxicity resolved at least three months ago and the site did not involve a major organ.
- The site investigator in addition to the radiation oncologist (as a part of criterion #6) has fully reviewed the subject's radiation history, has examined the area for radiation toxicity, has assessed the cumulative...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 12 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States; Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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