An Open Label, Phase II Trial of Continuous Low-Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT) Using Verteporfin (Visudyne®) for the Treatment of Cutaneous Metastases of Breast Cancer
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this Phase II study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Continuous Low- Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT) when used with Verteporfin in the treatment of cutaneous metastases of breast cancer for which no curative or significantly palliative therapy exists, including chest wall therapy.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Other: Open Label Continuous Low-Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT) Using Verteporfin |
Drug: Verteporfin
Device: Continuous Low-Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT)
Other Names:
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Objective Response Rate [Day 23]
To evaluate the objective response rate (ORR=CR+PR) at Day 23 (3 weeks) after the initial treatment. The objective response rate is defined as the rate of complete response (CR) plus the rate of partial response (PR).
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed Stage IIIb or IV breast cancer with cutaneous metastases.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participants receiving any medications or substances that are known to cause photosensitivity (e.g. tetracyclines, sulfonamides, phenothiazines, sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents, thiazide diuretics, griseofulvin, fluoroquinolones, St. Johns' wort, amiodarone) are ineligible.
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Participants who have received prior systemic therapy (chemotherapy or targeted therapy) within 7 days of Study Day 1 or those who have not recovered from clinically significant adverse events due to agents administered more than 7 days earlier. (continuation of the same regimen of HER-2 antibody targeted therapy agents, hormonal therapy and treatment with bisphosphonates or denosumab are permitted)
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Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents during the proposed treatment cycle.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | Massachusetts | United States | 02114 |
2 | Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston | Massachusetts | United States | 02215 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Rogers Sciences Inc.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Steven J Isakoff, MD PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- RSI-CLIPT-002