Targeted Approach to Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) Using MEK Inhibitor, Trametinib

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 2
SUMMARY

The purpose of this Phase II clinical trial is to establish the safety and effectiveness of trametinib, a targeted therapy, for the treatment of newly or recently diagnosed Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) among pediatric patients.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 1
Maximum Age: 30
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis/disease status:

‣ Patients with newly diagnosed Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) OR

⁃ Patients with relapsed or refractory disease OR

⁃ Patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory disease who are receiving the liquid formula of trametinib OR

⁃ Patients who have been receiving trametinib as a treatment for LCH since January 1, 2020 may be included in the observational chart review to track long-term follow-up. Eligibility for chart review cohort will include receiving trametinib as treatment.

• Diagnosis confirmed with biopsy prior to start of treatment

• Patient must have adequate cardiac function evident through Echocardiogram (ECHO) and Electrocardiogram (EKG) within 30 days of starting treatment.

‣ Shortening fraction of ≥ 27% by echocardiogram or

⁃ Ejection fraction of ≥ 50% by gated radionuclide study

⁃ QTC \< 480 msec

• Performance status: Patients must have a performance status corresponding to ECOG scores of 0, 1, or 2. Use Karnofsky ≥ 50% for patients \> 16 years of age and Lansky ≥50% for patients ≤16 years of age.

• Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below:

‣ Absolute Neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/μL

⁃ Platelets ≥ 100x103/μL

⁃ Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5X ULN for age

⁃ AST/ALT ≤ 2.5 X ULN for age

⁃ Serum creatinine based on age/gender

⁃ Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL

∙ Patients with bone marrow disease must have hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/dL with transfusion support allowed

• Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 4 months after the last dose. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.

• Ability to understand study procedures and to comply with them for the entire length of the study.

Locations
United States
Texas
Cook Children's Health Care System
RECRUITING
Fort Worth
Contact Information
Primary
Megan Gibbs, BSN, RN
megan.gibbs@cookchildrens.org
(682) 885-2116
Backup
Alice Hoeft
alice.hoeft@cookchildrens.org
(682) 885-8086
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-06-24
Estimated Completion Date: 2039-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 75
Treatments
Experimental: Prospective Treatment
Trametinib will be administered in 28-day cycles, given once daily or adjusted as per clinical judgment of the treating physician, with a maximum dosage of 2mg daily. Patients will be followed for 4 years after receiving treatment for two years. Patients may continue on the same treatment beyond two years if they and their treating physicians agree to do so in the best interest of the patient.
No_intervention: Observation Only
Patients who have been receiving trametinib as a treatment for LCH since January 1, 2020 may be included in an observational chart review to track long-term follow-up.
Sponsors
Leads: Cook Children's Health Care System

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov