Primary Outcome Measures Primary endpoint for cohort 1: Objective response rate (ORR) according to RECIST 1.1 [ Time Frame: At the date of tumor assessment according to RECIST 1.1, assessed up to 2 years after registration ] ORR according to RECIST 1.1 is defined as the proportion of patients, whose best overall response is[…]
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Efficacy of a Maintenance Treatment With TALAzoparib Following First Line Platinum-based Chemotherapy in Malignant MESOthelioma (TALAMESO)
Primary Outcome Measures Non-progression proportion [ Time Frame: 6 month after starting talazoparib ] The non-progression proportion is defined as the proportion of patients free of progression 6 months after talazoparib start. Disease progression will be based on (i) tumor assessment made by the investigators according to the RECIST 1.1 criteria and/or, ii) non-equivocal[…]
A New Study is Looking at the Combination of Keytruda and ONCOS-102
A new combination of two existing drugs is being tested to treat mesothelioma. Merck and Targovax, which have the drugs Keytruda (pembrolizumab), an immunotherapy drug, and ONCOS-102, a modified adenovirus, are working together in the study. They can both be used on their own alongside chemotherapy to treat mesothelioma, but[…]
High Resolution Computed Tomographic Imaging, Noninvasive (Liquid) Biopsies, and Minimally Invasive Surgical Surveillance for Early Detection of Mesotheliomas in Patients With BAP1 Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
Primary Outcome Measures Prospectively gather information related to the use of high-resolution computed tomographic imaging (HRCT) including photon counting CT (PCCT) scans, together with minimally invasive surveillance for early detection of mesotheliomas in pts with … [ Time Frame: annual or bi-annual followup, 5 years interim analysis ] Documentation of[…]
The Protein Inhibitor Tazemetostat Could Soon Treat Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma could soon be treated by tazemetostat, a new protein inhibitor. Research groups at the American Society of Clinical Oncology made presentations speaking about the effectiveness of the drug on different cancers, with one of them being mesothelioma. It was shown to be effective, and could eventually be a second-line[…]
A Combination of Immunotherapy Drugs Could Help Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer of the mesothelium resulting from asbestos exposure. Many clinical trials have been found to help patients but there is still no cure. People primarily have pleural mesothelioma where the linings of the lungs have cancer, but it can also affect the lining of the abdomen[…]
Halofuginone Could Soon be Used to Treat Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a devastating cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs and abdomen. Once exposed to asbestos, it can take years to develop and after being diagnosed, there are not many options for patients. Since there is not a cure, clinical trials can give people hope and can[…]
177Lu-DOTA-TATE and Olaparib in Somatostatin Receptor Positive Tumours (LuPARP)
Primary Outcome Measures Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0 [ Time Frame: up to 6 months after last treatment cycle ] To assess the number of participants with toxicity of 177Lu-DOTA-TATE in combination with olaparib measured by NCI Common Toxicity Criteria v 5.0 Secondary Outcome Measures TTP [ Time Frame: 3[…]
Opdivo and Yervoy Work Together to Treat Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer with very few treatment options. Patients have a low survival rate, but there is hope with clinical trials. If a clinical trial is found to be effective, patients could live longer and could eventually be cured. Opdivo and Yervoy are two immunotherapy drugs that are[…]
Nivolumab to Help Treat Mesothelioma
A new study found that the PD-L1 inhibitor nivolumab is effective in mesothelioma. It was tested on patients and showed that it could be a safe and effective treatment for those whose first line treatments have failed. Nivolumab is an immunotherapy drug that helps the immune system fight cancer cells.[…]