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Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption Using Exablate Focused Ultrasound With Doxorubicin for Treatment of Pediatric DIPG

Primary Purpose

Brain Tumor

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Exablate
Doxorubicin
Sponsored by
InSightec
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional device feasibility trial for Brain Tumor focused on measuring DIPG, Focused Utrasound, Chemotherapy, Phase I trial, Pediatrics

Eligibility Criteria

5 Years - 18 Years (Child, Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Age between 5 and 18 years, inclusive Patient diagnosed with DIPG At least 4-week and not greater than 12 weeks from completion of radiation therapy Post-radiation imaging does not show evidence of necrosis/ hemorrhage or other features that contraindicate MRgFUS Able to attend all study visits and with life expectancy of at least 6 months Able and willing to give consent and/or assent or have a legal guardian who is able and willing to do so If on steroids, stable or decreasing dose for at least 7 days prior to study entry If brain surgery occurred, at least 14 days passed since last brain surgery and the patient is fully recovered and neurologically stable Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of cranial or systemic infection Known life-threatening systemic disease Previous treatment with complete cumulative doses of Doxorubicin, daunorubicin, idarubicin, and/or other anthracyclines and anthracenediones Contraindication to Doxorubicin. - Known sensitivity to DEFINITY® ultrasound contrast agent or known hypersensitivity to perflutren microsphere or its components, e.g., polyethylene glycol. - Known sensitivity to gadolinium-based contrast agents Active seizure disorder or epilepsy (seizures despite medical treatment) for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to first cycle/Exablate BBBD procedure captured by history Patients with positive HIV status. - Immunosuppression (corticosteroids to prevent/treat brain edema are permitted) Cerebral or systemic vasculopathy, including intracranial thrombosis, vascular malformation, cerebral aneurysm, or vasculitis Hypertension per age History of a bleeding disorder, coagulopathy or with a history of spontaneous tumour hemorrhage Anti-coagulant therapy, or medications known to increase risk of hemorrhage, (e.g., ASA, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], statins) within washout period prior to treatment Patient receiving bevacizumab (Avastin) therapy or increasing doses of steroids Symptoms and signs of increased intracranial pressure Previous participation in other chemotherapy, molecularly targeted therapy or immunotherapy treatment-related phase 1 or 2 trials Tumor not visible on any pre-therapy or post-radiation imaging

Sites / Locations

  • Sunnybrook Research InstituteRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Blood Brain Barrier Disruption (BBBD)

Arm Description

Exablate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound for Blood Brain Barrier Disruption with Doxorubicin for treating pediatric patients with DIPG

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Adverse Events
All adverse events from first treatment to end of study will be documented and reported according to the CTCAE terminology and severity scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Blood Brain Barrier Disruption (BBBD)
BBBD will be assessed as a comparative ratio measured in pre and post-sonication contrast-enhanced MR images

Full Information

First Posted
November 7, 2022
Last Updated
January 5, 2023
Sponsor
InSightec
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05615623
Brief Title
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption Using Exablate Focused Ultrasound With Doxorubicin for Treatment of Pediatric DIPG
Official Title
A Safety and Feasibility Study to Evaluate Blood Brain Barrier Disruption Using Exablate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound in Combination With Doxorubicin in Treating Pediatric Patients With Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
January 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
January 4, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 4, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
July 4, 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
InSightec

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of targeted blood brain barrier disruption with Exablate Model 4000 Type 2.0/2.1 in combination with Doxorubicin therapy for the treatment of DIPG in pediatric patients
Detailed Description
This is a prospective, single arm, non-randomized feasibility study to evaluate the safety, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Blood Brain Barrier Disruption (BBBD) using the Exablate Type 2 system in pediatric patients with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) undergoing Doxorubicin chemotherapy. The study will be conducted at a single center in Canada. Patients will undergo 3 treatment cycles, approximately 4 -6 weeks apart. The study aims to establish feasibility and safety of Exablate BBBD in conjunction with Doxorubicin in the treatment of pediatric DIPG and assess preliminary efficacy in this patient population.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Brain Tumor
Keywords
DIPG, Focused Utrasound, Chemotherapy, Phase I trial, Pediatrics

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Device Feasibility
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
3 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Blood Brain Barrier Disruption (BBBD)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Exablate MR Guided Focused Ultrasound for Blood Brain Barrier Disruption with Doxorubicin for treating pediatric patients with DIPG
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Exablate
Other Intervention Name(s)
Exablate BBBD
Intervention Description
Blood Brain Barrier Disruption (BBBD) via Exablate Type 2 system with microbubble resonators on the day of Doxorubicin infusion to treat DIPG brain tumors
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Doxorubicin
Other Intervention Name(s)
Adriamycin, Rubex
Intervention Description
Doxorubicin infusion
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Adverse Events
Description
All adverse events from first treatment to end of study will be documented and reported according to the CTCAE terminology and severity scale
Time Frame
2 years
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Blood Brain Barrier Disruption (BBBD)
Description
BBBD will be assessed as a comparative ratio measured in pre and post-sonication contrast-enhanced MR images
Time Frame
Immediately post BBBD sonication
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
Tumor Volume
Description
Average volume of contrast-enhancement on post sonicated MRI scans will be compared with pre-sonicated scans
Time Frame
Immediately post BBBD sonication
Title
Progression Free Survival (PFS) and Overall Survival (OS)
Description
PFS will be assessed based on the Response Assessment in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (RAPNO) scale. Tumor related biomarkers will be compared before and after the BBBD procedure
Time Frame
2 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
5 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age between 5 and 18 years, inclusive Patient diagnosed with DIPG At least 4-week and not greater than 12 weeks from completion of radiation therapy Post-radiation imaging does not show evidence of necrosis/ hemorrhage or other features that contraindicate MRgFUS Able to attend all study visits and with life expectancy of at least 6 months Able and willing to give consent and/or assent or have a legal guardian who is able and willing to do so If on steroids, stable or decreasing dose for at least 7 days prior to study entry If brain surgery occurred, at least 14 days passed since last brain surgery and the patient is fully recovered and neurologically stable Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of cranial or systemic infection Known life-threatening systemic disease Previous treatment with complete cumulative doses of Doxorubicin, daunorubicin, idarubicin, and/or other anthracyclines and anthracenediones Contraindication to Doxorubicin. - Known sensitivity to DEFINITY® ultrasound contrast agent or known hypersensitivity to perflutren microsphere or its components, e.g., polyethylene glycol. - Known sensitivity to gadolinium-based contrast agents Active seizure disorder or epilepsy (seizures despite medical treatment) for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to first cycle/Exablate BBBD procedure captured by history Patients with positive HIV status. - Immunosuppression (corticosteroids to prevent/treat brain edema are permitted) Cerebral or systemic vasculopathy, including intracranial thrombosis, vascular malformation, cerebral aneurysm, or vasculitis Hypertension per age History of a bleeding disorder, coagulopathy or with a history of spontaneous tumour hemorrhage Anti-coagulant therapy, or medications known to increase risk of hemorrhage, (e.g., ASA, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], statins) within washout period prior to treatment Patient receiving bevacizumab (Avastin) therapy or increasing doses of steroids Symptoms and signs of increased intracranial pressure Previous participation in other chemotherapy, molecularly targeted therapy or immunotherapy treatment-related phase 1 or 2 trials Tumor not visible on any pre-therapy or post-radiation imaging
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Nadir Alikacem
Phone
+12146302000
Email
nadira@insightec.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Sunnybrook Research Institute
City
Toronto
State/Province
Ontario
ZIP/Postal Code
M4N 3M5
Country
Canada
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
James Rutka, MD
Phone
416-813-6425
Email
james.rutka@sickkids.ca
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Maheleth Llinas
Phone
416-480-6100
Ext
2476
Email
maheleth.llinas@sunnybrook.ca
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Nir Lipsman, MD
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
James Rutka, MD

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