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Topoisomerase I Inhibitor

Olaparib + Temozolomide for Sarcoma

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Edwin Choy, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Presence of measurable disease
Histologically confirmed Ewing's sarcoma
Must not have
Symptomatic uncontrolled brain metastases
Major surgery within 14 days of starting study treatment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial is testing the safety of an investigational drug combo and what dose is appropriate. The drugs in the combo work by interfering with cancer cells' ability to repair DNA and thus continue dividing.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with Ewing Sarcoma or Rhabdomyosarcoma who have already undergone at least one standard chemotherapy regimen. Participants must be willing to follow the study protocol, have measurable disease, and a life expectancy of at least 16 weeks. They should not be part of another clinical study within the last 21 days or have received certain treatments recently.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing different doses of Olaparib in combination with Temozolomide and/or Irinotecan to find the highest safe dose against Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma. It's a Phase I study which means it's early in testing these drugs together for safety and appropriate dosage levels.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include nausea, fatigue, blood disorders like anemia or low white cell counts (which can increase infection risk), digestive issues, neurological symptoms such as seizures if predisposed, allergic reactions to components of Olaparib or other drugs used.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My cancer can be measured by tests.
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My diagnosis is Ewing's sarcoma.
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My Ewing's sarcoma has worsened despite having at least one standard chemotherapy.
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My insurance has approved temozolomide for the study period.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have brain metastases that are causing symptoms and are not under control.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 2 weeks.
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I have a serious health condition that is not under control.
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I am not taking certain fungal, antibiotic, or protease inhibitor medications.
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I have been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia.
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I still have serious side effects from past cancer treatments.
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I cannot swallow pills or have a stomach condition that affects medication absorption.
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I have active hepatitis B or C.
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I am HIV positive and on antiviral treatment.
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I have seizures that are not controlled by medication.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Determine MTD of olaparib and irinotecan and/or temozolomide
Secondary study objectives
Evaluate safety and tolerability of olaparib/irinotecan and/or temozolomide combination
Explore variations in PARP activity and tumor characteristics
Neoplasms

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TwoExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Olaparib, taken orally twice per day on days 1-7 (week 1) of each cycle Temozolomide, taken orally once per day on days 1-7 (week 1) of each cycle Irinotecan, given by IV once per day on days 1-7 of each cycle
Group II: ThreeExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Olaparib, taken orally twice per day on days 1-7 (week 1) of each cycle Temozolomide, taken orally once per day on days 1-7 (week 1) of each cycle for patients with Rhabdomyosarcoma
Group III: OneExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Olaparib, taken orally twice per day on days 1-7 (week 1) of each cycle Temozolomide, taken orally once per day on days 1-7 (week 1) of each cycle for patients with Ewing sarcoma
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Olaparib
2007
Completed Phase 4
~2190
Temozolomide
2010
Completed Phase 3
~1880
Irinotecan
2017
Completed Phase 3
~2580

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,993 Previous Clinical Trials
13,230,628 Total Patients Enrolled
Edwin Choy, MD, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
New York University School Of Medicine (Medical School)
Brigham & Women'S Hospital (Residency)
3 Previous Clinical Trials
69 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Irinotecan (Topoisomerase I Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01858168 — Phase 1
Ewing Sarcoma Research Study Groups: Two, Three, One
Ewing Sarcoma Clinical Trial 2023: Irinotecan Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01858168 — Phase 1
Irinotecan (Topoisomerase I Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01858168 — Phase 1
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