GEN1042 Safety Trial and Anti-tumor Activity in Participants With Malignant Solid Tumors
This study is looking at a new medicine called GEN1042 for people with certain advanced solid tumours, such as some types of lung, bowel, skin (melanoma), head and neck, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to understand if GEN1042 is safe when given alone, or when combined with another cancer medicine called pembrolizumab (with or without chemotherapy). The study has two parts: first, to find the right and safest dose of GEN1042; and second, to see how well it works against cancer at those doses. All participants will receive the active study medicine, not a dummy treatment. This is for people whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery, and where other standard treatments are not suitable or have stopped working.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This research study is about a new investigational medicine called GEN1042, which is designed to help your body fight cancer. The main goal is to see how safe GEN1042 is and how well it works against certain types of advanced solid tumours. This includes some cancers that have spread (metastatic) or cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable), such as certain lung, bowel, skin (melanoma), head and neck, and pancreatic cancers.
Researchers are testing GEN1042 in a few ways: by itself, or together with another cancer medicine called pembrolizumab. Sometimes, pembrolizumab might also be given with standard chemotherapy. This helps researchers understand the best way to use GEN1042. It's important to know that everyone in this study will receive the active study medicine; no one will receive a placebo (a dummy treatment).
The study has two main steps. The first step is to gently increase the dose of GEN1042 in a small group of people to find the safest and most effective amount to give. Once the best dose (or doses) are found, the second step involves giving GEN1042 to more people to see how well it works against their cancer. This helps scientists gather important information about this new potential treatment.
Key takeaways
- This study is testing a new cancer medicine, GEN1042, for advanced solid tumours.
- It aims to find safe doses and see how well GEN1042 works alone or with other treatments.
- All participants will receive active study medicine, not a placebo.
- The study includes particular types of lung, bowel, skin, head and neck, and pancreatic cancers.
- Participation involves regular hospital visits, initially weekly, becoming less frequent over time.
- You can withdraw from the study at any time without affecting your medical care.
Who may be eligible?
To be considered for this study, generally, you must be at least 18 years old. Your cancer must be a solid tumour that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery, and standard treatments are not working or are not available for your particular situation. You will need to be well enough to take part, as assessed by your doctor, and have body functions like your liver, kidneys, heart, and bone marrow working adequately.
There are specific types of cancer being studied. For example, if you have certain types of melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, or bowel cancer that is advanced or has come back after previous treatment, you might be eligible for the part of the study where GEN1042 is given alone. For the part where GEN1042 is combined with other medicines, you might be eligible if you have certain advanced melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, or pancreatic cancer, and you haven't yet received treatment for your widespread or recurrent cancer.
You would not be able to join if you have recently received other anti-cancer treatments, including chemotherapy or radiotherapy, within a certain period before the study starts. You also wouldn't be able to join if you still have serious side effects from previous cancer treatments that haven't cleared up.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Are you at least 18 years old?
- Do you have advanced solid cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery?
- Are standard cancer treatments not working for you or not suitable?
- Have you stopped any previous anti-cancer treatments and recovered from their side effects for a certain period?
- Are your liver, kidney, heart, and bone marrow functions generally healthy?
What does participation involve?
If you decide to take part, you would receive GEN1042, either by itself, or with pembrolizumab, or with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy. The average length of time someone is in the study is about 2 years and 4 months, though the actual treatment period could be up to 2 years while you are on the GEN1042 and pembrolizumab combination. Your treatment will continue as long as it is helping you and you are not experiencing unacceptable side effects.
Initially, you would visit the hospital weekly for treatments and check-ups. Over time, these visits would become less frequent, eventually happening once every three weeks. There is also an option to continue receiving the study medicine for up to two years after your first dose, if it is still benefiting you. During your visits, doctors and nurses will monitor your health closely, take blood tests, and assess how the treatment is affecting your cancer and your body.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (76)
- Alaska Oncology and Hematology LLCVerified postcodeAnchorage, United States
- Cancer & Blood Specialty ClinicVerified postcodeLos Alamitos, United States
- Moores Cancer Center at the UC San Diego HealthVerified postcodeSan Diego, United States
- Yale University Cancer CenterVerified postcodeNew Haven, United States
- ChristianaCareVerified postcodeNewark, United States
- Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer CenterVerified postcodeMiami Beach, United States
- Florida Cancer AffiliatesVerified postcodeOcala, United States
- Hope and Healing Cancer ServicesVerified postcodeHinsdale, United States
- University of KentuckyVerified postcodeLexington, United States
- Norton Cancer InstituteVerified postcodeLouisville, United States
- Maryland Oncology Hematology PAVerified postcodeColumbia, United States
- Washington University School of MedicineVerified postcodeSt Louis, United States
Common questions
What is GEN1042?
GEN1042 is a new medicine, still being tested, that works like an antibody to help your body fight cancer.
Will I get a dummy treatment (placebo)?
No, everyone in this study will receive the active study medicine, GEN1042, either alone or with other cancer treatments.
What types of cancer are being studied?
This study is for people with certain advanced solid tumours, including particular types of lung, bowel, skin (melanoma), head and neck, and pancreatic cancers.
How long will I be involved in the study?
The average time someone is in the study is about 2 years and 4 months, with treatment potentially lasting up to 2 years, depending on your individual response.
What happens during hospital visits?
You'll have regular visits for treatments and check-ups, which will include blood tests and assessments to see how you're responding and if you have any side effects.
How to find out more
Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.
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