Immune-related Adverse Event study: Mesalamine
Official title Prophylactic Mesalamine to Prevent Colitis Following Treatment With Ipilimumab/Nivolumab (Ipi/Nivo)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05663775
What this study is testing
What is Mesalamine?
Mesalamine is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for immune-related adverse event.
Also referred to as Salofalk.
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 mesalamine can lower how often and how bad diarrhea happens after ipilimumab/nivolumab treatment.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have advanced melanoma or advanced rectal cancer and are receiving ipilimumab/nivolumab.
- What's involved
- You will take mesalamine, a medicine that works in the gut, every day while you get ipilimumab/nivolumab. You will have regular check‑ins to see if you develop diarrhea.
- Time commitment
- You will stay in the study for the time you receive ipilimumab/nivolumab and attend a few follow‑up visits.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients must be 18 years of age or older.
- Patients with histologically confirmed, unresectable stage III or IV malignant melanoma.
- Patients must be capable of providing consent to enrolment and treatment.
- Patients with a performance status of ECOG 0-224 will be eligible for enrolment (see appendix16.1).
- Women of child bearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum (or urine) pregnancy test at the time of screening.
You likely can't join if
- Clinically significant (i.e., active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident/stroke (\< 6 months prior to enrollment), myocardial...
- Current use of immunosuppressive medication, EXCEPT for the following: a.
- Known prior severe hypersensitivity to investigational product or any component in its formulations, including known severe hypersensitivity...
- Other severe acute or chronic medical conditions or laboratory abnormalities that may increase the risk associated with study participation or study...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients must be 18 years of age or older.
- Patients with histologically confirmed, unresectable stage III or IV malignant melanoma.
- Patients must be capable of providing consent to enrolment and treatment.
- Patients with a performance status of ECOG 0-224 will be eligible for enrolment (see appendix16.1).
- Women of child bearing potential (WOCBP) must have a negative serum (or urine) pregnancy test at the time of screening.
- Patients of childbearing / reproductive potential should use highly effective birth control methods, as defined by the investigator, during the study treatment period and for a period of 30 days after the last dose of...
- Female patients who are breast-feeding should discontinue nursing prior to the first dose of study treatment and until 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
- Male patients should agree to not donate sperm during the study and for a period of at least 30 days after last dose of study drug
- Absence of any condition hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow- up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial.
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>1.5 x109/L
- Platelet count \>100 x109/L
- Total serum bilirubin \<2x ULN
- AST and ALT \<2.5x ULN (or ≤ 5 x ULN for people with documented metastatic disease to the liver)
- Clinically significant (i.e., active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident/stroke (\< 6 months prior to enrollment), myocardial infarction (\< 6 months prior to enrollment), unstable angina, congestive...
- Current use of immunosuppressive medication, EXCEPT for the following: a. intranasal, inhaled, topical steroids, or local steroid injection (e.g., intra-articular injection); b.
- Known prior severe hypersensitivity to investigational product or any component in its formulations, including known severe hypersensitivity reactions to monoclonal antibodies (CTCAE v5 Grade ≥ 3).
- Other severe acute or chronic medical conditions or laboratory abnormalities that may increase the risk associated with study participation or study treatment administration or may interfere with the interpretation of...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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