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Official title KRAS-Targeted Vaccine Combined With Balstilimab and Botensilimab for Patients With Stage IV MMR-p Colorectal Cancer and Pancreatic Ductal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06411691
What this study is testing
What is KRAS Vaccine with Poly-ICLC adjuvant?
KRAS Vaccine with Poly-ICLC adjuvant is an investigational medicine, given as an injection under the skin, being studied as a potential treatment for colorectal cancer.
Also referred to as Hiltonol® (Poly-ICLC).
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
- Phase 1b study evaluating the efficacy and immune response to a synthetic long peptide mutant KRAS vaccine (SPL mKRASvax) combined with Balstilimab and Botensilimab for unresectable or metastatic mismatch repair-proficient (MMR-p) colorectal cancer (mCRC) or unresectable or metastatic MMR-p pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients with measurable disease following first-line chemotherapy.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
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
- Age ≥18 years.
- Have histologically or cytologically - proven cancer of the pancreas or colon.
- Have tumor lesions amenable to repeated biopsy, and patient's acceptance to have a tumor biopsy of an accessible lesion at baseline and on treatment...
- Measurable disease as per RECIST 1.1.
- Have sufficient and accessible tissue for next generation sequencing (NGS) and immune-phenotyping.
You likely can't join if
- Is a candidate for definitive surgical resection.
- Known history or evidence of brain metastases and/or leptomeningeal spread.
- Prior treatment with immunotherapy agents (including, anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-CTLA4, etc.).
- Receiving active immunosuppressive agents or chronic use of systemic corticosteroids within 14 days of vaccine treatment.
- Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 5 years, or a documented history of clinically severe autoimmune...
- Known history or concurrent interstitial lung disease.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years.
- Have histologically or cytologically - proven cancer of the pancreas or colon.
- Have tumor lesions amenable to repeated biopsy, and patient's acceptance to have a tumor biopsy of an accessible lesion at baseline and on treatment if the lesion can be biopsied with acceptable clinical risk (as judged...
- Measurable disease as per RECIST 1.1.
- Have sufficient and accessible tissue for next generation sequencing (NGS) and immune-phenotyping.
- Have one of the KRAS mutations included in the vaccine at the time of vaccination expressed in tumor.
- Cohort A: Have received 4-6 months of FOLFIRINOX or gemcitabine+nab-paclitaxel for the 1st line treatment of metastatic unresectable PDAC.
- Cohort B: Have received 4-6 months of 1st line SOC chemotherapy per NCCN guidelines (FOLFIRINOX, FOLFOX, FOLFIRI +/- targeted therapy with VEGFi or EGFRi) of metastatic CRC.
- Cohort C: Have received no more than 3 lines of systemic chemotherapy, including prior KRAS inhibitor.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0.
- Life expectancy of greater than 3 months.
- Patients must have adequate organ and marrow function defined by study-specified laboratory tests prior to initial study drug.
- Woman of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test and follow contraceptive guidelines as defined per protocol.
- Men must use acceptable form of birth control while on study.
- Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
- Is a candidate for definitive surgical resection.
- Known history or evidence of brain metastases and/or leptomeningeal spread.
- Prior treatment with immunotherapy agents (including, anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, anti-CTLA4, etc.).
- Receiving active immunosuppressive agents or chronic use of systemic corticosteroids within 14 days of vaccine treatment.
- Has active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 5 years, or a documented history of clinically severe autoimmune disease, or a syndrome that requires systemic steroids or immunosuppressive...
- Known history or concurrent interstitial lung disease.
- Has a pulse oximetry \< 95% on room air.
- Requires the use of home oxygen.
- Infection with HIV or hepatitis B or C.
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, uncontrolled infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina, cardiac arrhythmia, metastatic cancer, or psychiatric illness/social...
- Has been diagnosed with another cancer or myeloproliferative disorder in the past 5 years except for superficial bladder cancer, non-melanoma skin cancers, DCIS, a low-grade prostate cancer, or a cancer not expected to...
- Has had surgery within 28 days of dosing of investigational agent, excluding minor procedures (dental work, skin biopsy, etc.), celiac plexus block, and biliary stent placement.
- Has received any non-oncology live vaccine therapy used for prevention of infectious diseases within 28 days of study treatment.
- If at the time of signing informed consent, a regular user (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs or other substance abuse (including alcohol) that could potentially interfere with adherence to study...
- Any other sound medical, psychiatric, and/or social reason as determined by the Investigator.
- Unwilling or unable to follow the study schedule for any reason.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Any radiological or clinical pleural effusions or ascites.
- History of malignant small bowel obstruction.
- On parenteral nutrition.
- Known or suspected hypersensitivity to Hiltonol.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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?
Study sites include Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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