A Study to Learn About the Study Medicine Called PF-07799933 in People With Advanced Solid Tumors With BRAF Alterations.
This study is looking into a new medicine called PF-07799933. It's for people with advanced solid cancers like melanoma, lung cancer, thyroid cancer, and bowel cancer, especially when these cancers have a particular change in their BRAF gene, and current treatments are no longer working well. The main goal is to understand how safe the new medicine is and how well it works. Participants will take PF-07799933 by mouth twice a day, and some might also get other medicines depending on their specific cancer type. For example, those with melanoma might receive binimetinib, and those with bowel cancer might receive cetuximab. The study medicines could be taken for up to two years, with regular check-ups to see how participants are doing.
At a glance
What is this study about?
This study is about a new medicine called PF-07799933, which is being tested for people with advanced cancers. Advanced means the cancer has spread from where it started. We're particularly interested in cancers that have a specific change in their BRAF gene. This gene change can sometimes make cancer cells grow more quickly, and finding new ways to target it is very important.
The main aim of this study is to learn more about PF-07799933: Is it safe for people to take, and does it help shrink or control the cancer? It's being tested both on its own and sometimes combined with other existing cancer medicines. The hope is that this new medicine, alone or in combination, could offer a new treatment option for people whose current treatments are no longer effective.
This is an early-stage study (Phase 1), which means it's one of the first times this medicine is being given to people. Learning about new medicines in this way helps scientists understand how to use them safely and effectively in the future to improve cancer care.
Key takeaways
- This study is testing a new medicine (PF-07799933) for advanced cancers with a BRAF gene change.
- It aims to find out if the new medicine is safe and if it can help control the cancer.
- Participants will take the medicine as tablets, possibly combined with other treatments.
- The study lasts about two years with regular check-ups by the study team.
- It's an early-stage study to gather important information for future cancer treatments.
Who may be eligible?
This study is looking for people with advanced cancer that has a specific change in their BRAF gene. All participants must have already tried other treatments for their cancer, and those treatments are no longer working well enough.
For certain types of cancer, like melanoma or bowel cancer, you might need to have received specific treatments before joining. For example, if you have melanoma, you must have tried medicines that target the BRAF V600 gene and other immune-boosting treatments. If you have bowel cancer, you might need to have had certain chemotherapy treatments.
You cannot join the study if your brain tumours are larger than 4 cm, if you are currently on other cancer treatments, or if you have certain eye conditions or muscle disorders. The study is open to both men and women, aged 16 and older.
Could this study suit you?
Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.
- Do I have an advanced solid cancer diagnosis?
- Has my cancer been tested and shown to have a BRAF gene change?
- Have my previous cancer treatments stopped working, and are there no other good options?
- Am I at least 16 years old?
- Do I have any large brain tumours (larger than 4 cm)?
- Am I currently receiving other cancer treatments?
What does participation involve?
If you join this study, you will take the study medicine, PF-07799933, as a tablet twice a day. Depending on your cancer, you might also receive other study medicines. For example, if you have melanoma, you might also take binimetinib tablets twice a day. If you have bowel cancer, you might receive cetuximab as an injection into a vein, either weekly or every two weeks in the clinic. Additionally, some people with bowel cancer might also receive a chemotherapy treatment called mFOLFOX6.
You could be taking these study medicines for up to two years. Throughout this time, you will have regular visits to the clinic so the study team can monitor your health, how you're reacting to the treatments, and how well the treatment is working. These visits will help ensure your safety and gather important information for the study.
Potential risks and benefits
Locations (40)
- Highlands Oncology GroupVerified postcodeFayetteville, United States· Recruiting
- Highlands Oncology GroupVerified postcodeRogers, United States· Recruiting
- Highlands Oncology GroupVerified postcodeSpringdale, United States· Recruiting
- Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)Verified postcodeAurora, United States· Recruiting
- UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye CenterVerified postcodeAurora, United States· Recruiting
- University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Cancer Pavilion (ACP)Verified postcodeAurora, United States· Recruiting
- University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion (AIP)Verified postcodeAurora, United States· Recruiting
- University of Colorado Hospital - Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion (AOP)Verified postcodeAurora, United States· Recruiting
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterVerified postcodeMiami, United States· Recruiting
- University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsVerified postcodeMiami, United States· Recruiting
- Brigham and Women's HospitalVerified postcodeBoston, United States· Recruiting
- Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteVerified postcodeBoston, United States· Recruiting
Common questions
What is a 'solid tumor'?
A solid tumor is a lump of abnormal cells that doesn't contain liquid or cysts. Common examples include cancers of the breast, lung, and bowel.
What does 'BRAF alteration' mean?
A BRAF alteration is a change in a specific gene called BRAF. This change can sometimes cause cancer cells to grow and spread more efficiently. Identifying this change can help doctors choose the most effective treatments.
What is a 'Phase 1' study?
A Phase 1 study is usually the first stage where a new medicine is tested in people. The main goals are to make sure the medicine is safe, to find the right dose, and to see how the body handles it. It's not mainly about how well it works yet.
Will I know if I'm getting the new medicine or a dummy pill?
In this specific study, all participants will receive the active study medicine, PF-07799933. You won't be getting a dummy pill (placebo).
What does 'advanced' cancer mean?
Advanced cancer means the cancer has spread beyond where it first started, or it has come back despite previous treatments. It can also be called metastatic cancer.
How to find out more
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