Clinical Research Directory

Cirtuvivint in Selected Advanced Soft-Tissue Sarcomas

The study is a Phase 2 clinical trial of the drug cirtuvivint as a second-line treatment for advanced soft tissue sarcomas. The study is being conducted in Spain and is expected to enroll approximately 25 patients in total. The primary objective of this Phase 2 study is to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with cirtuvivint. Cirtuvivint is an anti-cancer medication developed by the U.S. company Biosplice Therapeutics, Inc. This drug is an inhibitor of the enzymes CLK1-4 and DYRK1-4 (molecules involved in the cell cycle) and is administered as oral tablets. This product is still under investigation and has not yet been approved in Europe.

BAL Fluid Biomarkers in Sarcoma

This is a single-centre, Phase II, prospective study designed to assess BALF and TA-derived biomarkers in relation to metastatic burden in STS patients. BALF and TA samples will be collected during routine bronchoscopy performed as part of standard care at Toronto General Hospital (TGH). Additionally, tissue samples of lung metastases and adjacent normal lung will be collected and used to correlate the identified biomarkers.

5-AminoLevulinic Acid Aided Resection Margins in Sarcoma

The goal of this study is to learn if the intervention using a fluorescent agent 5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) to aid in the surgical approach to visualize the soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) during surgical resection. 5-ALA goes through the blood stream and into the tumor tissue allowing it to light up when the surgeon uses a special light in the operating room. The technique is called 5-ALA fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS). The main question aims to answer if 5-ALA provide intraoperative fluorescent visualization of soft-tissue sarcoma versus surrounding tissue and demonstrate the efficacy of tumor and surgical margin resections by a gross and histological analysis of fluorescing and non-fluorescing samples immediately after removal. Participants will be asked to orally administer 5-ALA three to four hours prior to surgery in preoperative area.

Precision Medicine Approaches for Neoadjuvant Therapy in High-risk Sarcoma Patients

This is a cohort study aimed at developing a stratified medicine approach for personalised neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) in high-risk soft tissue sarcoma (STS) patients with dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS), leiomyosarcoma (LMS), synovial sarcoma (SS), vascular sarcomas, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST) or other subtypes. It comprises of both retrospective and prospective tissue collection from patients advancing directly to surgery (control group) and patients receiving NCT and surgery.

Preoperative Hypofractionated RT + Immunotherapy & Surgery for Retroperitoneal Sarcoma (FUSION-02)

To investigate the feasibility and peri-operative complications of preoperative hypo-fractionated radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy followed by surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma

Dose-escalated, Hypofractionated, Definitive Proton Radiotherapy for Patients With Inoperable Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

The purpose of the study is to study if dose escalated proton radiotherapy can improve local controll for patients with inoperable soft tissue sarcomas. The standard treatment is photon-based radiation. By using proton radiotherapy instead, the hypothesis is that the dose can be increased to enhance treatment effectiveness without increasing side effects. The planned radiation dose is 56 Gy in 16 fractions (treatments) over 4 weeks (4 fractions per week), with a maximum dose escalation centrally in the tumor up to 80 Gy (5 Gy per fraction). At the same time, the study will investigate biomarkers that can predict treatment response, including changes in the tumor's genetic material (DNA), measurements of various molecules in the bloodstream, and the tumor's appearance on MRI scans. The primary endpoint is local control after 2 years, meaning that the treated tumor has not grown during this period. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, progression-free survival, radiological response rates, side effects, and quality of life. The study will be conducted in Norway, with a planned inclusion of 40 patients.

A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-label, Single-arm Phase II Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy Combined With the PraG Strategy for the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma

The primary objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spatially fractionated radiotherapy combined with the PraG strategy in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can spatially fractionated radiotherapy combined with the PraG strategy improve the clinical prognosis of patients? 2. What medical adverse events and clinical problems will participants encounter during the treatment with spatially fractionated radiotherapy combined with the PraG strategy? Researchers will administer a combined therapeutic regimen consisting of spatially fractionated radiotherapy, Toripalimab, recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor injection, and Thymalfasin injection to enrolled patients, so as to observe the efficacy and safety of this therapeutic strategy for soft tissue sarcoma. Participants will: 1. The treatment will be divided into two major phases: the radiotherapy phase and the immunotherapy phase, with concomitant immunomodulatory supportive therapy administered throughout the entire treatment course. 2. The total duration of treatment will last for 1 year starting from the first dose of medication, with regular clinical evaluations conducted according to the individual disease characteristics of each patient. 3. Participants will receive daily oral administration of ABC or placebo for a consecutive 4 months. 4. Routine follow-up examinations will be performed at an interval of 8/12 weeks. 5. Clinical symptoms, imaging indicators, biochemical parameters and survival status of all participants will be systematically recorded and documented throughout the study period.

PET-imaging of Two Vartumabs in Patients With Solid Tumors

VARTUTRACE is a first-in-human PET/CT molecular imaging study in patients with solid tumors. This study will investigate the biodistribution and pharmacology of two antibody fragments binding oncofetal Chondroitin Sulfate (CS). Oncofetal CS are tumor-specific carbohydrate motifs present in proteoglycans and identified by VAR2 Pharmaceuticals as expressed during fetal development. Oncofetal CS reappears in the vast majority of cancers while remaining largely absent from normal tissues. VAR2 Pharmaceuticals recently developed antibodies specific for oncofetal CS. VARTUTRACE uses two of these as radiolabeled antibody fragments to study biodistribution, tumor accumulation, pharmacodynamics and clearance pathways in a diverse patient population.

A Multicenter, Single-arm, Prospective Phase II Clinical Study of Epalrotokewali Combined With Eribulin, Anlotinib, and Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Patients With Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

This study intends to enroll patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, employing immunotherapy combined with eribulin, anlotinib, and radiotherapy as subsequent-line treatment to preliminarily explore its efficacy and safety. QL1706, a dual-targeting agent against PD-1 and CTLA-4, has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China for the second-line treatment of cervical cancer.

Research of Double-positive Circulating Cells (Tumor Marker / CD45+) in Several Types of Metastatic Cancers

A prospective, proof-of-concept pilot study in patients with metastatic cancers (9 types of cancers are studied) treated at the IUCT-O or possibly in other institutions. Eligible patients will be selected and informed of this study during a medical consultation for their cancer by medical oncologists. Then, with the patient's consent and before the start of anti-cancer treatment (whatever the line), a blood sample will be taken to detect DP-circulating cells by 2 different methods of analysis. Each patient will participate in the study for one day. The methods of analysis will be: flow cytometry for all patients and either Parsotix® or CellSearch® depending on the type of cancer. 450 patients will be enrolled in total.

Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy Versus Conventional Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcoma

This study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled phase II clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) compared to Conventional Radiation Therapy (CRT) in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS, minimum tumor diameter ≥5 cm). A total of 106 patients were enrolled and randomized in a 1:1 ratio. The primary endpoint is the objective response rate (ORR) of the target lesion at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months post-radiotherapy, assessed using RECIST 1.1 and Choi criteria. Secondary endpoints include the 1-year local control rate (LC) of the target lesion, progression-free survival (PFS), safety (per CTCAE v5.0), and quality of life (QoL, assessed by EORTC QLQ-C30). CRT is delivered at 3.0 Gy per fraction for a total of 15-20 fractions. SFRT comprises CRT at 3.0 Gy per fraction for 15-20 fractions, augmented by weekly high-dose vertices of 8-15 Gy per fraction for 3-4 fractions, aiming to enhance tumor control and potentially stimulate immune responses. This study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled phase II clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT) compared to Conventional Radiation Therapy (CRT) in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS, minimum tumor diameter ≥5 cm). A total of 106 patients were enrolled and randomized in a 1:1 ratio. The primary endpoint is the objective response rate (ORR) of the target lesion at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months post-radiotherapy, assessed using RECIST 1.1 and Choi criteria. Secondary endpoints include the 1-year local control rate (LC) of the target lesion, progression-free survival (PFS), safety (per CTCAE v5.0). CRT is delivered at 3.0 Gy per fraction for a total of 15-20 fractions. SFRT comprises CRT at 3.0 Gy per fraction for 15-20 fractions, augmented by weekly high-dose vertices of 8-15 Gy per fraction for 3-4 fractions, aiming to enhance tumor control and potentially stimulate immune responses.

SAVE Studie- SArcoma Surgery With Vacuum Enhanced Wound Treatment Randomised Study to Evaluate the Wound Management in Sarcoma Surgery

The aim of this study is to evaluate local complications following sarcoma resection in the groin and thigh regions with regard to the planned wound closure method. To this end, temporary soft tissue coverage using a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system and delayed secondary closure with wound sutures and drainage placement will be compared to primary closure with drainage in terms of wound infections, revisions, and seroma formation.

Umbilical Cord Blood NK Cell Therapy for High-Risk Pediatric Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Efficacy and Safety Study

This is a single-arm, open-label, non-blind, phase I/II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of umbilical cord blood natural killer (NK) cell in children with high-risk and relapsed/refractory soft tissue sarcoma (STS). Objective: Assess the safety and efficacy of NK cell in high-risk and relapsed/refractory STS patients. Observe the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of NK cells in these patients. Study Design: Single-arm, open-label, non-blind design. 40 patients with high-risk and relapsed/refractory STS will receive the NK cell combined with other treatment . The treatment regimen involves 8 doses of NK cells injected at specific time points over 3 months, followed by a 3-year follow-up period.

Development of a Radiomics Model With MR to Predict the Occurence of a Infiltration of Muscoskeletal Tumor

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the feasibility and clinical utility of radiomics to diagnose peri-lesion tumour infiltration of tumours in participants with a suspect of Bone Cancer Tumor or Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS). The main questions it aims to answer are: * is radiomics able to identify the ratio of participants truly diagnosed as positive to all those who had positive test results? * is radiomics able to identify the likelihood that a participant who has a negative test result indeed does not have the disease? Participants eligible for this study will get a MRI as part of their regular medical care. The only difference is that their data will be recorded and anonymously analyzed.

EPITOME-1015-I: a Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of MDG1015 in Patients with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma, Round Cell Liposarcoma And/or Synovial Sarcoma

MDG1015 is a third generation TCR-T therapy product targeting NY-ESO-1/LAGE-1a armored and enhanced by the PD1-41BB costimulatory switch protein (CSP). The study purpose is to establish the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of MDG1015 in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, round cell liposarcoma and/or synovial sarcoma that expresses NY-ESO-1 and/or LAGE-1a. The main questions this clinical trial aims to answer are: Can this TCR-T therapy MDG1015 be given to patients safely? What is the optimal dose of the TCR-T therapy MDG1015? If and what side effects do participants experience after receiving the TCR-T therapy MDG1015? Do participants experience a potential disease response after receiving the TCR-T therapy MDG1015? Participants will: Receive (in most cases) 1 single infusion of MDG1015 at a pre-defined dose level and will be followed up regularly up to 1 year. After one year, participants will enter the long term follow-up part up to 15 years after being treated. Any side effects and/or potential disease response will be documented during this period.

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Therapeutic Activity of GI-102 As a Single Agent and in Combination with Conventional Anti-cancer Drugs, Pembrolizumab or Trastuzumab Deruxtecan(T-DXd) in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors (KEYNOTE-G08)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic activity of GI-102 as a single agent and in combination with conventional anti-cancer drugs, pembrolizumab or trastuzumab deruxtecan(T-DXd) over a range of advanced and/or metastatic solid tumors.

ARTEMIS-103: Phase 1b Study of HS-20093 Combinations in Patients with Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

HS-20093 is a fully humanized IgG1 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) which specifically binds to B7-H3, a target wildly expressed on bone and soft tissue sarcoma. The objectives of this study are to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and anti-tumor activity of HS-20093 in combination with other anti-cancer agents in patients with advanced bone and soft tissue sarcoma.

First-line Treatment of Advanced/unresectable DDLPS

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride and apatinib in combination with camrelizumab for the first-line treatment of advanced/unresectable dedifferentiated liposarcoma