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MAGNATE-S: Paclitaxel Polymer Micelles Combo in Advanced Sarcoma
Led by Shanghai 6th People's Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-22
46
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
144 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
What is this study about? This is a medical research study testing a new drug combination ("Paclitaxel Polymer Micelles" + "Gemcitabine" + "Targeted Therapy") for patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic bone and soft tissue sarcomas whose disease has progressed after first-line standard therapy. Currently, there is a lack of highly effective subsequent treatment options for these patients. Why is this study being done? To improve efficacy: the investigators hope this drug combination can control tumor growth more effectively than current treatments. To reduce toxicity: The "Paclitaxel Polymer Micelles" used in the study is a new formulation that may be safer than traditional paclitaxel, with a lower risk of severe allergic reactions. For precise treatment: the investigators will select different targeted drugs (Lenvatinib for bone sarcoma or Anlotinib for soft tissue sarcoma) based on the tumor type, aiming for more tailored therapy. How will the study be conducted? Design: This is an exploratory study, planning to enroll approximately 46 patients in total, divided into two separate groups (23 for bone sarcoma, 23 for soft tissue sarcoma). Process: Eligible and consenting patients will receive periodic combined drug therapy. Doctors will regularly evaluate efficacy and monitor safety through blood tests, US, CT, or MRI scans. Primary Goal: The main focus is to see how many patients experience significant tumor shrinkage (Objective Response Rate), and to record all adverse reactions that occur. Biomarker Research: To better understand treatment mechanisms and identify potential predictive markers, this study includes the collection of biological samples for future research, with careful design to minimize additional burden. Small extra blood samples will be collected during scheduled routine blood draws required for clinical monitoring. If a tumor biopsy or surgery is performed as part of necessary clinical care, the investigators will request permission to preserve a portion of the remaining tissue that would otherwise be discarded. These samples may be analyzed using techniques such as genetic or protein testing. What does this mean for participants? Potential Benefits: Participants have the opportunity to receive the new drug "Paclitaxel Polymer Micelles" free of charge and may benefit from it. Their participation will provide valuable treatment experience for all future patients with similar conditions. Potential Risks: The drug combination may increase the risk of certain side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, high blood pressure, hand-foot skin reactions, or decreased blood cell counts. The research team has developed detailed plans to prevent and manage these situations. Voluntary Principle: Participation is completely voluntary. Patients have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without affecting their right to receive other routine medical care. In summary, this study explores a regimen combining a novel nano-drug, chemotherapy, and precise targeted therapy, aiming to find a more effective and safer treatment option for patients with advanced bone and soft tissue sarcomas who have failed first-line treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
MAGNATE-S: Paclitaxel Polymer Micelles Combo in Advanced Sarcoma
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Signed informed consent after full explanation of the trial
- Histologically confirmed advanced or metastatic bone or soft tissue sarcoma
- At least one measurable lesion per RECIST 1.1 criteria
- Disease progression after prior first-line standard chemotherapy
- ECOG performance status 0-2
- Life expectancy of at least 3 months
- Able and willing to comply with study procedures, treatment, and follow-up
- No contraindications to paclitaxel polymer micelles, gemcitabine, or small-molecule anti-angiogenic targeted agents
- Adequate blood counts: ANC 21 1.8 x 109/L; platelet count 21 100 x 109/L; hemoglobin 21 90 g/L
- Adequate liver function: total bilirubin 2c 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN); AST and ALT 2c 2.5 x ULN (or 2c 5 x ULN with liver metastases); ALP 2c 5 x ULN (liver mets) or 2c 10 x ULN (bone mets)
- Adequate kidney function: serum creatinine 2c 1.5 x ULN or creatinine clearance 21 50 mL/min
- Adequate coagulation: INR and PT/aPTT 2c 1.5 x ULN unless on stable anticoagulant therapy
- Stable chronic hepatitis B if HBsAg positive
- No symptomatic cardiac insufficiency (NYHA class 2c II) and no significant ECG abnormalities
- Age between 12 and 70 years, any gender
- Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception and have a negative pregnancy test within 24 hours before chemotherapy
- Female participants must not be breastfeeding
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy or intolerance to any study drug or excipient
- Primary brain tumor or CNS metastases except a single well-controlled, asymptomatic brain metastasis
- CNS tumors with increased intracranial pressure or neuropsychiatric symptoms after treatment
- Uncontrolled infections or severe concurrent medical conditions
- Other malignancies within 5 years except cured basal cell carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ
- Active hepatitis or liver tumor burden over 50% of total liver volume
- Uncontrolled third-space fluid accumulation requiring intervention
- Psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment affecting compliance
- Severe organ disease or major organ failure precluding chemotherapy tolerance
- Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders
- Significant heart disease or arrhythmias
- Renal insufficiency or significant proteinuria
- History of organ transplantation
- Substance abuse, chronic alcoholism, or infectious diseases like AIDS
- Long-term corticosteroid or immunosuppressant use
- Recent live or attenuated vaccine within 4 weeks prior to enrollment (COVID-19 vaccine allowed)
- Active hepatitis B or C infection above specified viral loads; positive HIV antibody unless clinically indicated; positive syphilis antibody
- Any condition judged by the investigator as unsuitable for trial completion or chemotherapy regimen (e.g., GIST, ALK-mutant inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Shanghai Sixth Peolple'S Hospital
Shanghai, CH, China, 200233
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Research Team
C
Chenliang Zhou, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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