Clinical Research Directory

Talimogene Laherparepvec and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Soft Tissue Sarcoma That Can Be Removed by Surgery

This phase II trial studies the side effects of talimogene laherparepvec and radiation therapy and to see how well they work in treating patients with newly diagnosed soft tissue sarcoma that can be removed by surgery (resectable). Biological therapies, such as talimogene laherparepvec, use substances made from living organisms that may stimulate or suppress the immune system in different ways and stop cancer cells from growing. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, photons. electrons, or protons to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Giving talimogene laherparepvec and radiation therapy may work better in treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma.

Radiation Therapy With or Without Combination Chemotherapy or Pazopanib Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Non-rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas That Can Be Removed by Surgery

This randomized phase II/III trial studies how well pazopanib, when combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy or radiation therapy alone, work in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas that can eventually be removed by surgery. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as ifosfamide and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Pazopanib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It is not yet known whether these therapies can be safely combined and if they work better when given together in treating patients with non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas.

A Study of Ivonescimab in People With Leiomyosarcoma

The purpose of this study is to find out if Ivonescimab is an effective and safe treatment that causes few or mild side effects for people with advanced/unresectable leiomyosarcoma.

STC-15 as a Part of Combination Therapy With Toripalimab in Selected Advanced Cancers and as Monotherapy in Participants With Selected Sarcomas

This early phase oncology trial will be conducted at various study centers to investigate the safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of STC-15 (a METTL3 inhibitor) in combination with toripalimab (anti- programmed cell death 1 \[PD-1\]) in advanced unresectable or metastatic tumors. The Phase 2 Monotherapy part is an open-label, non-randomized, multicenter Simon's 2-stage design that investigates the safety, tolerability, and antitumor activity of STC-15 in participants with selected, relapsed sarcomas subtypes, dedifferentiated (DD) liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma (uterine and non-uterine).

Surgery With or Without Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in High Risk RetroPeritoneal Sarcoma

This is a multicenter, randomized, open label phase lll trial to assess whether preoperative chemotherapy, as an adjunct to curative-intent surgery, improves the prognosis of high risk DDLPS (dedifferentiated Liposarcoma) and LMS (Leiomyosarcoma) patients as measured by disease free survival. After confirmation of eligibility criteria, patients will be randomized to either the standard arm or experimental arm.

Study of Lurbinectedin in Combination With Doxorubicin Versus Doxorubicin Alone as First-line Treatment in Participants With Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma (SaLuDo)

The primary objective of this phase III study is to evaluate whether the combination of lurbinectedin plus doxorubicin given as first line treatment for metastatic leiomyosarcoma (LMS) prolongs the progression-free survival (PFS) by Independent Review Committee (IRC) when compared to doxorubicin administered as a single agent.

Nivolumab and BO-112 Before Surgery for the Treatment of Resectable Soft Tissue Sarcoma

This phase I trial studies the side effects of BO-112 when given together with nivolumab before surgery in treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma that can be removed by surgery (resectable). Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Immunotherapy with BO-112, may induce changes in body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving nivolumab and BO-112 before surgery may work better in treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma compared to nivolumab alone.

Phase III Trial of Anlotinib, Catequentinib in Advanced Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Leiomyosarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma (APROMISS)

THIS STUDY IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING PATIENTS WITH ALVEOLAR SOFT PART SARCOMA ONLY AND IS NO LONGER RECRUITING PATIENTS WITH SYNOVIAL SARCOMA OR LEIOMYOSARCOMA. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of AL3818 (anlotinib) hydrochloride in the treatment of metastatic or advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), leiomyosarcoma (LMS), and synovial sarcoma (SS). All participants with ASPS will receive open-label AL3818. In participants with LMS or SS, AL3818 will be compared to IV dacarbazine. Two-thirds of the participants will receive AL3818, one-third of the participants will receive IV dacarbazine.

A Phase I Trial of Combination Gemcitabine and Nab-Sirolimus in Advanced Leiomyosarcomas or Advanced Soft-Tissue Sarcomas With TSC2 or TSC1 Loss-of-function Mutations or Deletions

To find a recommended dose of gemcitabine and nab-sirolimus that can be given in combination to participants with advanced leiomyosarcomas or soft-tissue sarcomas.

A Study to Evaluate Tabelecleucel in Participants With Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Associated Diseases

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of tabelecleucel in participants with EBV-associated diseases.

Efficacy and Safety of Regorafenib as Maintenance Therapy After First-line Treatment in Patients With Bone Sarcomas

Randomized, non-comparative, multicentre exploratory phase II study. Two arms concerning patients with bone sarcoma after the first line therapy: in the first arm, patients will be treated with Regorafenib for a maximum of 12 months as maintenance therapy after first line therapy, whereas in the second arm, patients will be kept under surveillance (standard of care). Regardless of their study arm, all the patients will be followed up until end of the study. The comparison between these two arms will allow to determine whether or not regorafenib is efficient for disease control, in terms of Relapse-Free Survival improvement.

Localized Leiomyosarcoma Biomarker Protocol

* Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is one of the more common soft tissue sarcomas (STS). * Patients presenting with large, high-grade, localized LMS are at significant risk of developing metastasis following curative surgery. * Clinical trials of neoadjuvant or adjuvant anthracycline and ifosfamide have suggested that patients with localized STS who are at high-risk of metastasis may benefit from chemotherapy, but the magnitude of benefit in unselected patient population is relatively small. * Currently, patient age, and tumor size and grade are used to assess risk of metastases and survival * Studies evaluating tumor response by imaging and histopathology have not established correlation between tumor characteristics as biomarkers for risk of metastasis or sarcoma recurrence. * Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is present in blood of patients with advanced/metastatic LMS and may serve as biomarker of tumor response to chemotherapy. Blood samples will be collected prior to, during and after chemotherapy and analyzed for ctDNA and for mutations in genes that are associated with increased risk of developing sarcoma. Tumor tissue will be collected and analyzed for changes in genes. Digital images of the sarcoma from CT or MRI scans obtained during treatment will be obtained for advanced radiomic analysis. Patients will be followed for 2 years after study entry for signs of sarcoma recurrence. * A biomarker of tumor response and patient survival benefit from chemotherapy early in the course of chemotherapy would be of significant impact in treatment planning.

Study of DNA Damage, Angiogenesis, and PD-L1 Inhibitors in Advanced Solid Tumors

This is a phase 2, single-centre, randomized, multi-cohort trial of subjects with advanced Mismatch Repair Proficient Colorectal Cancer (MMRp-CRC), Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PA), and Leiomyosarcoma (LMS). Subjects will be stratified based on their primary malignancy and enrolled into one of the following cohorts: * Cohort A: olaparib and durvalumab. * Cohort B: cediranib and durvalumab. Subjects will receive durvalumab through an intravenous line every 4 weeks. If subjects are assigned to the olaparib group, then they will take this pill twice a day continuously. If subjects are assigned to the cediranib group, then they will take this pill once a day for 5 consecutive days, and then have 2 consecutive days off, every week. Subjects will be enrolled in this trial to evaluate the changes in genomic and immune biomarkers in tumor, peripheral blood and stool samples, in addition to changes in radiomic profiles. About 90 people (45 subjects in each cohort) will be enrolled into this study at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Hypofractionated, 3-week, Preoperative Proton or X-ray Radiotherapy for Patients With Localized Soft Tissue Sarcoma

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether a personalized selection of patients with localized soft tissue sarcoma for preoperative proton radiation therapy can reduce long-term radiation side effects without increasing surgical complications or reducing the effectiveness of the treatment. Two radiation plans will be created for each patient-one for protons and one for photons-and through a national meeting, we will determine which type of radiation therapy each patient will receive. The radiation dose will be the same for both photons and protons. The primary endpoint is surgical complications 120 days after surgery. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, local recurrence-free survival, disease-free survival, side effects, and quality of life. Furthermore, the study will investigate biomarkers that may predict response to radiation therapy, including changes in the tumor's genetic material (DNA), measurement of various molecules in the bloodstream, and the tumor's appearance on MRI scans. The study will be conducted in Norway, with a planned inclusion of 110 patients.

IO Combined With AI as First-line Treatment for Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma(TAIS)

This study will enroll patients with specific subtypes of unresectable or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma, and will combine tislelizumab with the standard chemotherapy of liposomal doxorubicin and ifosfamide to initially explore the efficacy and safety.

Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma Biomarker Protocol

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is one of the most prevalent soft tissue sarcomas (STS) and can occur in various sites including soft tissue, uterus and retroperitoneal large vessels. Metastatic disease occurs in approximately 50% of patients diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma and prognosis is poor in setting of metastatic disease. A minority of patients benefit from treatment with chemotherapy and early biomarkers of benefit from treatment are lacking. A biomarker of tumor response and patient survival benefit from chemotherapy early in the course of chemotherapy would be of significant impact in treatment planning. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is present in blood of patients with advanced/metastatic cancer and may serve as biomarker of tumor response to chemotherapy. Blood samples will be collected prior to and during and chemotherapy, and analyzed for ctDNA and for mutations in genes that are associated with increased risk of developing sarcoma. Tumor tissue will be collected and analyzed for changes in genes. Digital images of the sarcoma from CT or MRI scans obtained during treatment will be obtained for advanced radiomic analysis. Study participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire on attitudes and understanding of genetics and genetic testing.

A Study of Rucaparib and Nivolumab in People With Leiomyosarcoma

The purpose of this study is to find out whether combining the study drugs rucaparib and nivolumab may be an effective treatment for advanced and/or metastatic LMS, and whether the study treatment works as well as the standard chemotherapy for this type of cancer.

Study of All-Trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA) and Cemiplimab in Patients With Advanced Leiomyosarcoma

A phase 2 study assessing the efficacy of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and Cemiplimab in patients with metastatic/locally advanced - unresectable leiomyosarcoma (LMS) who have progressed standard-of-care therapy. Patients will be enrolled in cohorts according to a Bayesian Optimal Phase II design (BOP2). Study treatment will consist of ATRA at a starting dose of 150 mg/m2/day for 3 days orally prior to each cycle of Cemiplimab 350 mg IV q3 weeks for three cycles and then Cemiplimab monotherapy until the progress of disease or unacceptable toxicities develops.

MASCT-I Combined With Doxorubicin and Ifosfamide for First-line Treatment of Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of MASCT-I combined with Doxorubicin and Ifosfamide for first-line treatment in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma.

Beliefs, Attitudes, and Response to Genetic Testing in SarcomaPatients

Genomic research has shown that a portion of leiomyosarcomas can be attributed to an underlying cancer predisposition syndrome. However, the optimal approach for incorporating germline testing into the care of these patients. This study is assessing the beliefs about the heritability of leiomyosarcoma and other cancer risks, and attitudes towards germline testing among leiomyosarcoma patients.

Circulating " Cancer Cells / Macrophage " HYbrid Cells in Patients With Sarcoma, Part 2

Pilot, prospective, monocentric study aimed at evaluating the rate of patients with circulating "cancer cell/macrophage" hybrid cells in the peripheral blood and the evolution of this rate over time. The study will be conducted on a population of patients with leiomyosarcoma and treated in the context of routine care. 20 patients will be included: * 10 patients with localized disease. * 10 patients with metastatic disease. For each included patient, blood samples will be collected during baseline visit and up to 24 months after inclusion.

Rare Disease Patient Registry & Natural History Study - Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford

CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, individuals and researchers to help in the advancement of research in over 7,000 rare diseases. The registry is free for patients to enroll and researchers to access. Visit sanfordresearch.org/CoRDS to enroll.

Agnostic Therapy in Rare Solid Tumors

The ANTARES study is a phase II basket trial designed to evaluate the tissue-agnostic efficacy of the monoclonal anti-PD1 antibody, nivolumab, in patients with advanced or metastatic rare tumors. The study aims to treat rare malignancies with PD-L1 expression (CPS ≥ 10), regardless of the tumor's tissue type or location. Patients who have not responded to standard treatments will be included, and treatment will last for up to 12 months. The study will assess objective response, progression-free survival, and biomarkers such as PD-L1, ctDNA, and microvesicles, in a multicenter collaborative effort to provide innovative therapeutic options for this underrepresented population

Metronomic Trabectedin, Gemcitabine, and Dacarbazine for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

This is an open label phase 2 study using metronomic doses of trabectedin, gemcitabine and dacarbazine given intravenously.