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Precision Therapy for Solid Tumors: Synergistic CDK4/6 Inhibition and Anti-VEGF Targeting LncRNA
Led by Lebanese University · Updated on 2024-03-12
50
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
250 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
L
Lebanese University
Lead Sponsor
H
Haykel Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Solid tumors pose significant challenges in current therapeutic approaches. Targeted therapy has emerged as a promising avenue, aiming to enhance treatment efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. This clinical trial focuses on an innovative combination of two targeted inhibitors, Palbociclib and Bevacizumab, for their potential synergistic effects in addressing these challenging malignancies. Moreover, this study incorporates a molecular approach by considering Long Non-Coding RNAs (LncRNAs) as biomarkers. Initiating with a focus on colorectal cancer, the study aims to expand its scope to other solid tumors, including lung, breast, ovarian and other cancers. Palbociclib, a cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor, disrupts the cell cycle progression, particularly in cancer cells with specific molecular characteristics. Bevacizumab, a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor, targets angiogenesis-a critical process for tumor growth and metastasis. The rationale behind combining these agents lies in their complementary mechanisms of action, potentially leading to enhanced antitumor effects. LncRNAs have shown promise in predicting treatment response and prognosis in various cancers, providing an additional layer of precision to the treatment strategy. By elucidating the molecular basis through LncRNA analysis, the trial aims to tailor the treatment to the specific molecular profile of each patient, ultimately striving for better outcomes and improved survival rates. This novel combination therapy, coupled with a personalized biomarker-driven approach, represents a cutting-edge strategy in the pursuit of more effective and individualized treatment for solid tumors.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Precision Therapy for Solid Tumors: Synergistic CDK4/6 Inhibition and Anti-VEGF Targeting LncRNA
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals of white ethnicity
- Age greater than 18 years
- Both males and females
- Diagnosis of selected cancer types such as colorectal, lung, genitourinary, or breast cancer
- Cancer stage III or IV with or without metastasis or lymph node dissemination at enrollment
- Unrelated patients
You will not qualify if you...
- History of hematological cancers or previous cancers that have recurred
- Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases
- Pre-existing cardiovascular or coronary artery diseases
- Confirmed treated or untreated autoimmune diseases
- Metabolic disorders such as diabetes or hypertension
- Neurological diseases
- Evidence of damage to heart, kidneys, bones, or brain
- Presence of more than one type of malignancy
- Active infections or myositis
- Familial polyposis
- Alcohol or smoking habits
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 30
- Significant weight loss within the last 2 years
- History of surgeries
- Pregnancy
- Related patients
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Haykel Hospital
Tripoli, North Lebanon, Lebanon, 961
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2
Lebanese University
Tripoli, North Lebanon, Lebanon, 961
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Research Team
N
Nehman Makdissy, Professor
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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