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PARP Inhibitor

Olaparib for Advanced Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Patricia M LoRusso
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Creatinine clearance estimated using the actual body weight and Cockcroft-Gault equation of >= 51 mL/min
Subjects must be diagnosed with a glioma, cholangiocarcinoma or other solid malignant tumor that has progressed despite standard therapy, or for which no effective standard therapy exists, with biopsy-confirmed evidence of an IDH1 or IDH2 mutation associated with neomorphic activity of the encoded proteins; patients must have IDH1 or IDH2 mutation which must be detected in a clinical accredited laboratory using a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved molecular test or a validated deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-based assay conducted in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified laboratory; only specific mutations that lead to a neomorphic phenotype will be eligible for enrollment, and include IDH1: R132V, R132G, R132S, R132L, R132C and R132H; IDH2: R140W, R140L, R140Q, R172W, R172G, R172S, R172M, R172K
Must not have
Patients receiving any systemic chemotherapy or radiotherapy (except for palliative reasons) within 3 weeks prior to study treatment
Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia or with features suggestive of MDS/AML
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial will study how well olaparib works in treating patients with certain types of cancer that have spread and usually cannot be controlled with treatment. Olaparib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.

Who is the study for?
Adults with advanced glioma, cholangiocarcinoma, or solid tumors that have IDH1/IDH2 mutations and are treatment-resistant can join. They must meet certain health criteria like blood cell counts, organ function tests, agree to use contraception if applicable, and be willing to undergo biopsies. Those with recent major surgery, uncontrolled medical issues, HIV/hepatitis or a history of other cancers may not qualify.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Olaparib's effectiveness on patients whose cancer has spread and doesn't respond to standard treatments. It involves taking the drug orally and monitoring its impact through various assessments including biopsies and imaging techniques like CT scans and MRIs.
What are the potential side effects?
Olaparib could potentially cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk or bleeding problems. Some might experience changes in taste or mild skin reactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My kidneys are functioning well enough, based on a specific test.
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My tumor has an IDH1 or IDH2 mutation and has not responded to standard treatments.
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My hemoglobin level is at least 10.0 g/dL without recent blood transfusions.
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My MRI shows my brain tumor is growing.
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I am mostly self-sufficient and can carry out daily activities.
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I have never taken the study drug or any PARP inhibitors before.
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My cancer's progress can be measured by specific medical criteria.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I haven't had chemotherapy or radiotherapy (except for comfort care) in the last 3 weeks.
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I have been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia.
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I do not have any serious, uncontrolled health issues or infections.
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I have active hepatitis B or C.
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I have had a bone marrow or double cord blood transplant.
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I cannot swallow pills or have stomach issues affecting medication absorption.
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I have never been treated with a PARP inhibitor like olaparib.
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My heart's electrical activity or my family has a history of abnormal rhythms.
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I am not taking any strong or moderate drugs that affect liver enzymes.
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I have brain metastases that are causing symptoms and are not under control.
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I have been diagnosed with MDS, AML, or have symptoms suggesting these conditions.
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I am not taking strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor medications.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Overall response rate
Secondary study objectives
Incidence of adverse events
Progression-free survival
Other study objectives
Plasma
2HG plasma magnetic resonance spectroscopy levels
Dysgeusia

Side effects data

From 2023 Phase 3 trial • 154 Patients • NCT02184195
49%
Nausea
47%
Fatigue
38%
Diarrhoea
29%
Abdominal pain
29%
Anaemia
28%
Constipation
27%
Decreased appetite
27%
Back pain
26%
Vomiting
21%
Arthralgia
19%
Pyrexia
18%
Asthenia
13%
Rash
13%
Nasopharyngitis
11%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
11%
Dyspnoea
10%
Neuropathy peripheral
10%
Cough
10%
Abdominal pain upper
10%
Dyspepsia
10%
Anxiety
10%
Pruritus
9%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
9%
Hyperglycaemia
9%
Dizziness
9%
Thrombocytopenia
9%
Oedema peripheral
9%
Pain in extremity
9%
Insomnia
9%
Stomatitis
9%
Dry mouth
9%
Headache
9%
Neutropenia
8%
Blood creatinine increased
8%
Weight decreased
7%
Dysgeusia
7%
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
7%
Neutrophil count decreased
7%
Muscle spasms
7%
Influenza
7%
Influenza like illness
7%
Myalgia
7%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
7%
Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased
6%
Hypertension
6%
Platelet count decreased
6%
Depression
6%
Lymphopenia
6%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
6%
Abdominal distension
5%
Musculoskeletal pain
3%
Flank pain
2%
Cholangitis
2%
Flatulence
2%
Paraesthesia
1%
General physical health deterioration
1%
Bladder papilloma
1%
Pneumonia pneumococcal
1%
Abdominal infection
1%
Bartholinitis
1%
Pneumonia
1%
Cerebrovascular accident
1%
Pneumothorax
1%
Gastric varices haemorrhage
1%
Large intestinal obstruction
1%
Cholecystitis
1%
Anastomotic haemorrhage
1%
Device occlusion
1%
Stent malfunction
1%
Bronchiolitis
1%
Empyema
1%
Syncope
1%
Incisional hernia
1%
Device dislocation
1%
Obstruction gastric
1%
Cardiac failure
1%
Vascular stenosis
1%
Pleural effusion
1%
Incarcerated inguinal hernia
1%
Urinary tract infection
1%
Hypothyroidism
1%
Transient ischaemic attack
1%
Infusion related reaction
1%
Duodenal perforation
1%
Melaena
1%
Bile duct obstruction
1%
Pancreatitis
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Olaparib 300 mg Twice Daily (bd)
Placebo

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (olaparib)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Patients receive olaparib PO BID on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo a CT scan and/or MRI, as well as a tumor biopsy and blood sample collection on study.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2017
Completed Phase 3
~1160
Computed Tomography
2017
Completed Phase 2
~2740
Olaparib
2007
Completed Phase 4
~2190
Biopsy
2014
Completed Phase 4
~1090
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 3
~2020

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,842 Previous Clinical Trials
41,002,855 Total Patients Enrolled
Patricia M LoRussoPrincipal InvestigatorYale University Cancer Center LAO
5 Previous Clinical Trials
197 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Olaparib (PARP Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03212274 — Phase 2
Cancer Research Study Groups: Treatment (olaparib)
Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Olaparib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03212274 — Phase 2
Olaparib (PARP Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03212274 — Phase 2
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