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Chemotherapy

Immunotherapy + Propranolol + Chemotherapy for Hepatopancreatic Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by AHS Cancer Control Alberta
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed one year after enrollment of last participant
Awards & highlights
Approved for 10 Other Conditions
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new immunotherapy treatment for pancreatic, liver, and biliary tract cancer. The treatment consists of two drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, given in combination with propranolol and, in some cases, chemotherapy.

Who is the study for?
Adults with advanced pancreatic, liver, or biliary tract cancers who have measurable disease and a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks. They must not have received prior systemic treatment for their cancer, be able to consent to the trial, use effective birth control if applicable, and meet specific health criteria including organ function tests.
What is being tested?
The study is testing Durvalumab and Tremelimumab in combination with Propranolol and chemotherapy (Nab paclitaxel + Gemcitabine or Cisplatin) for treating advanced hepatopancreaticobiliary tumors. The drugs are given on different schedules depending on the type of cancer being treated.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include immune-related reactions affecting organs, infusion reactions similar to allergic responses, fatigue, digestive issues like nausea or diarrhea, blood disorders such as low counts of certain cell types which can increase infection risk.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed one year after enrollment of last participant
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed one year after enrollment of last participant for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Investigating and establishing the efficacy of propranolol in boosting the effects of immunotherapy in biliary tract tumors
Investigating and establishing the efficacy of propranolol in boosting the effects of immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma
Investigating and establishing the efficacy of propranolol in boosting the effects of immunotherapy in pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Secondary study objectives
Feasibility of study therapy
Overall Survival
Progression-free survival
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Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 2 trial • 80 Patients • NCT03015129
65%
Fatigue
63%
Abdominal pain
55%
Diarrhea
43%
Pain
40%
Weight loss
35%
Hypertension
30%
Anorexia
30%
Constipation
28%
Nausea
28%
Pruritus
25%
Vomiting
20%
Dyspnea
20%
Urinary tract infection
18%
Rash maculo-papular
15%
Cough
15%
Abdominal Pain
15%
Back pain
15%
Increased Urinary Frequency
15%
Weight gain
13%
Arthralgia
10%
Dizziness
10%
Anxiety
10%
Bladder infection
10%
Nasal congestion
10%
Vaginal discharge
8%
Colitis
8%
Dry mouth
8%
Dry skin
8%
Fever
8%
Anal pain
8%
Edema limbs
8%
Flatulence
8%
Headache
8%
Hot flashes
8%
Myalgia
8%
Small intestinal obstruction
8%
Thromboembolic event
8%
Urinary frequency
8%
Urinary tract pain
5%
Confusion
5%
Renal and urinary disorders - Other, specify
5%
Adrenal insufficiency
5%
Anemia
5%
Ascites
5%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
5%
Hypomagnesemia
5%
Lymphedema
5%
Memory impairment
5%
Mucositis oral
5%
Pneumonitis
5%
Rash acneiform
5%
Sinus bradycardia
5%
Upper respiratory infection
5%
Urinary urgency
5%
Vaginal hemorrhage
3%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
3%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
3%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
3%
Colonic perforation
3%
Dysarthria
3%
Blood bilirubin increased
3%
CPK increased
3%
Creatinine increased
3%
Myositis
3%
Rectal hemorrhage
3%
Hypothyroidism
3%
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction
3%
Lethargy
3%
Muscle weakness left-sided
3%
Myocarditis
3%
Rectal pain
3%
Weight Loss
3%
Fall
3%
Generalized muscle weakness
3%
Hyperglycemia
3%
Hyperkalemia
3%
Pain in extremity
3%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
3%
Pleural effusion
3%
Skin infection
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Durvalubmab
Durvalubmab + Tremelimumab

Awards & Highlights

Approved for 10 Other Conditions
This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 10 other conditions.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Pancreatic CancerExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Durvalumab will be administered once every 4 weeks, in combination with gemcitabine + nab-paclitaxel (day 1/8/15) and continuous propranolol. Tremelimumab will be given on day 1 of cycle 1, which may be repeated at the time of progression in eligible patients.
Group II: Hepatocellular CancerExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Durvalumab will be administered once every 4 weeks in combination with continuous propranolol. Tremelimumab will be given on day 1 of cycle 1, which may be repeated at the time of progression in eligible patients.
Group III: Biliary Tract CancerExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Durvalumab will be administered once every 3 weeks, in combination with cisplatin + gemcitabine (day 1/8) and continuous propranolol. Tremelimumab will be given on day 1 of cycle 1, which may be repeated at the time of progression in eligible patients.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Paclitaxel
FDA approved
Gemcitabine
FDA approved
Cisplatin
FDA approved
Durvalumab
FDA approved
Propranolol
FDA approved
Tremelimumab
Not yet FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

AHS Cancer Control AlbertaLead Sponsor
182 Previous Clinical Trials
26,769 Total Patients Enrolled

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