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Alpha Radiation Emitters Device for the Treatment of Liver Metastases (DaRT)

Primary Purpose

Liver Metastases

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters Therapy (DaRT)
Sponsored by
Alpha Tau Medical LTD.
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Eligibility
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Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Liver Metastases focused on measuring Alpha radiation, Alpha emitting radiation, Liver Metastases, Brachytherapy

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Referred for a two staged hepatectomy following a multidisciplinary team discussion, to resect liver metastases of colorectal cancer Targetable lesion(s) must be technically amenable for complete coverage (including margins) by the Alpha DaRT Seeds / Target(s) must be reachable for implantation Liver lesions are visible and measurable by CT according to RECIST v 1.1 Age ≥ 18 years old ECOG Performance Status Scale ≤ 2 Subjects' life expectancy is at least 12 weeks The following laboratory parameters WBC ≥ 3500/µl, granulocyte ≥ 1500/µl Hemoglobin > 85 g/L Total bilirubin < 51.3 umol/L Platelet count >75 X 109 /L or > 50% Prothrombin activity Amylase and lipase < 1.5 X the upper limit of normal AST and ALT ≤ 5 X ULN Prothrombin time (PT) international normalized ratio (INR) < 2.3 or PT < 6 seconds above control. Patients who are being therapeutically anticoagulated with an agent such as Coumadin or heparin will be allowed to participate provided that no prior evidence of underlying abnormality in these parameters exists Subjects are willing and able to sign an informed consent form Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) will have evidence of negative pregnancy test within seven days before the Ra-224 implantation Subjects must agree to use adequate contraception (vasectomy or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 3 months after discontinuing therapy Exclusion Criteria: Concurrent cancer that is distinct in primary site or histology from colorectal cancer. Except cervical carcinoma in situ, prostate cancer with good prognosis, treated basal cell carcinoma, superficial bladder tumors (Ta, Tis & T1). Any cancer curatively treated 3 years prior to entry is permitted. Patients undergoing systemic immunosuppressive therapy excepting intermittent, brief use of systemic corticosteroids Contraindication to angiography: Any bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy that is not correctable by usual therapy or hemostatic agent Severe peripheral vascular disease precluding catheterization History of severe allergy or intolerance to contrast agents, narcotics, sedatives or atropine that cannot be managed medically Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the treatment. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, e.g. cardiac failure of New York Heart Association classes III-IV, uncontrolled coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, or history of myocardial infarction in the last 12 months. Patients with clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding within 30 days prior to study entry. Brain metastases Active clinically serious infections Major surgery within 4 weeks of start of the study therapy Patients with uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses including, but not limited to an active infection requiring systemic therapy or a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder(s) that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial or interfere with the study endpoints. Any condition that is unstable or which could jeopardize the safety of the patient and his/her compliance in the study High probability of protocol non-compliance (in opinion of investigator) Pregnant or breastfeeding women Volunteers participating in another interventional study in the past 30 days which might conflict with the endpoints of this study or the evaluation of response or toxicity of DaRT -

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    DaRT Seeds

    Arm Description

    Intratumoral Diffusing alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy (DaRT) Seeds

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Feasibility - DaRT seed placement
    Assessment of successful placement of the Alpha DaRT Seeds into liver metastases during a 2-stage hepatectomy via imaging
    Safety - Adverse events
    Assess the frequency and severity of acute adverse events related to DaRT. Adverse events will be assessed and graded according to Common Terminology and Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    To evaluate the pathological response of liver metastases according to the Modified tumor regression grade 1
    Pathological response to Alpha DaRT Seeds in covered areas after surgery
    To evaluate the radiological response of liver metastases using the RECIST criteria .
    Radiological response to Alpha DaRT seeds implantation after the Alpha DaRT Seeds insertion procedure and prior to the second stage

    Full Information

    First Posted
    February 27, 2023
    Last Updated
    July 23, 2023
    Sponsor
    Alpha Tau Medical LTD.
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT05829291
    Brief Title
    Alpha Radiation Emitters Device for the Treatment of Liver Metastases (DaRT)
    Official Title
    A Feasibility and Safety Study of Intratumoral Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters for the Treatment of Liver Metastases
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    February 2023
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Not yet recruiting
    Study Start Date
    October 2023 (Anticipated)
    Primary Completion Date
    February 2025 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    February 2026 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Alpha Tau Medical LTD.

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This is a single center study enrolling up to 10 patients. The primary objective is to Evaluate the feasibility and safety of the DaRT for the treatment of Liver Metastases. The secondary objective is to evaluate the pathological response of liver metastases according to the Modified tumor regression grade[1] and to evaluate the radiological response of liver metastases using the RECIST criteria.
    Detailed Description
    This study is a Prospective, Open label, one arm, single center study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters for the treatment of Liver Metastases . The "Diffusing Alpha-emitter Radiation Therapy (DaRT)", based on the interstitial intratumoral placement of an encapsulated Radium-224 source (3.7 days half-life), is described in this study. These sources release short-lived alpha-emitting atoms into the tumor microenvironment by recoil. DaRT seeds will be inserted into recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) tumors and will be removed following 14-21 days. The Primary endpoint of the study is : 1) Feasibility assessments of the ability to achieve full volume coverage of liver metastases volume. 2) Safety of the Alpha DaRT Seeds as therapy for liver metastases , Safety will be assessed and recorded according to CTCAE V5.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Liver Metastases
    Keywords
    Alpha radiation, Alpha emitting radiation, Liver Metastases, Brachytherapy

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Single Group Assignment
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    N/A
    Enrollment
    10 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    DaRT Seeds
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Intratumoral Diffusing alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy (DaRT) Seeds
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    Diffusing Alpha Radiation Emitters Therapy (DaRT)
    Intervention Description
    An intratumoral insertion of radioactive sources [Ra-224 containing stainless-steel 316LVM tubes- (Alpha DaRT seeds)]. The seeds release by recoil into the tumor short-lived alpha-emitting atoms
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Feasibility - DaRT seed placement
    Description
    Assessment of successful placement of the Alpha DaRT Seeds into liver metastases during a 2-stage hepatectomy via imaging
    Time Frame
    From first operation - DaRT insertion up to 24 months
    Title
    Safety - Adverse events
    Description
    Assess the frequency and severity of acute adverse events related to DaRT. Adverse events will be assessed and graded according to Common Terminology and Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.
    Time Frame
    Up to 24 months
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    To evaluate the pathological response of liver metastases according to the Modified tumor regression grade 1
    Description
    Pathological response to Alpha DaRT Seeds in covered areas after surgery
    Time Frame
    7-9 Weeks post DaRT insertion
    Title
    To evaluate the radiological response of liver metastases using the RECIST criteria .
    Description
    Radiological response to Alpha DaRT seeds implantation after the Alpha DaRT Seeds insertion procedure and prior to the second stage
    Time Frame
    6-8 weeks post DaRT insertion

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Referred for a two staged hepatectomy following a multidisciplinary team discussion, to resect liver metastases of colorectal cancer Targetable lesion(s) must be technically amenable for complete coverage (including margins) by the Alpha DaRT Seeds / Target(s) must be reachable for implantation Liver lesions are visible and measurable by CT according to RECIST v 1.1 Age ≥ 18 years old ECOG Performance Status Scale ≤ 2 Subjects' life expectancy is at least 12 weeks The following laboratory parameters WBC ≥ 3500/µl, granulocyte ≥ 1500/µl Hemoglobin > 85 g/L Total bilirubin < 51.3 umol/L Platelet count >75 X 109 /L or > 50% Prothrombin activity Amylase and lipase < 1.5 X the upper limit of normal AST and ALT ≤ 5 X ULN Prothrombin time (PT) international normalized ratio (INR) < 2.3 or PT < 6 seconds above control. Patients who are being therapeutically anticoagulated with an agent such as Coumadin or heparin will be allowed to participate provided that no prior evidence of underlying abnormality in these parameters exists Subjects are willing and able to sign an informed consent form Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) will have evidence of negative pregnancy test within seven days before the Ra-224 implantation Subjects must agree to use adequate contraception (vasectomy or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation and for 3 months after discontinuing therapy Exclusion Criteria: Concurrent cancer that is distinct in primary site or histology from colorectal cancer. Except cervical carcinoma in situ, prostate cancer with good prognosis, treated basal cell carcinoma, superficial bladder tumors (Ta, Tis & T1). Any cancer curatively treated 3 years prior to entry is permitted. Patients undergoing systemic immunosuppressive therapy excepting intermittent, brief use of systemic corticosteroids Contraindication to angiography: Any bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy that is not correctable by usual therapy or hemostatic agent Severe peripheral vascular disease precluding catheterization History of severe allergy or intolerance to contrast agents, narcotics, sedatives or atropine that cannot be managed medically Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the treatment. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, e.g. cardiac failure of New York Heart Association classes III-IV, uncontrolled coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, or history of myocardial infarction in the last 12 months. Patients with clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding within 30 days prior to study entry. Brain metastases Active clinically serious infections Major surgery within 4 weeks of start of the study therapy Patients with uncontrolled intercurrent illnesses including, but not limited to an active infection requiring systemic therapy or a known psychiatric or substance abuse disorder(s) that would interfere with cooperation with the requirements of the trial or interfere with the study endpoints. Any condition that is unstable or which could jeopardize the safety of the patient and his/her compliance in the study High probability of protocol non-compliance (in opinion of investigator) Pregnant or breastfeeding women Volunteers participating in another interventional study in the past 30 days which might conflict with the endpoints of this study or the evaluation of response or toxicity of DaRT -
    Central Contact Person:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Liron Dimnik
    Phone
    +972237377000
    Email
    LironD@alphatau.com
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Peter Metrakos, MD
    Organizational Affiliation
    McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
    Official's Role
    Principal Investigator

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