Personalized Targeted Therapy in Refractory or Relapsed Cancer in Childhood

September 15, 2014 updated by: Dr Monia Marzouki, St. Justine's Hospital

Personalized Targeted Therapy in Refractory or Relapsed Cancer in Childhood(TRICEPS Study)

A new research paradigm that involves sequencing tumor DNA/RNA to identify driver mutations, select among the Health Canada approved drugs (for adult cancers) known to block certain oncogenic pathways, and recommend these drugs to the treating physician, without taking into account the tumor histology.

In this paradigm, the treatment is targeted to the actionable mutation(s) i.e. those driving oncogenesis. It is also personalized to the molecular signature of the patient's tumor, irrespective of its histopathological subtype. The experience of the investigators team in genomics, including next generation sequencing and bioinformatic analysis combined with the clinical expertise, bring at last this approach within our technical capacities. In parallel, the number of Health Canada-approved drugs (which have been tested in a pediatric setting) designed to interfere with oncogenesis pathways is increasing exponentially.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 month to 21 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Children and adolescents with Relapse or refractory leukemia and solid tumor

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

At the time of enrollment:

  • 21 year-old or less
  • Poor prognosis biopsy-proven cancer of any type :
  • Cancer (at initial diagnosis) known to be refractory to treatment
  • Or cancer refractory to treatment
  • Or relapsed cancer
  • Written informed consent by patient, parents, or the legal guardians

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Estimated life expectancy of less than 3 months.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Feasibility of performing genomic data-based targeted therapy clinical trials in childhood cancers with poor prognosis, including relapsed or refractory cancers.
Time Frame: 24 months
The study team will evaluate the timeline between decision of biopsy, the actual biopsy, availability of results of the whole-genome analysis, interpretation of results and divulgation of results to patient and family.
24 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Number of children with cancer who are suitable candidates for targeted therapy at our institution each year.
Time Frame: 24 months
24 months
Number and type of driver mutation(s) found in our population of recurrent or refractory cancers.
Time Frame: 24 months
24 months
Number of cancer patients who harbour actionable driver mutation(s) that can be targeted with a Health Canada approved targeted drug.
Time Frame: 24 months
24 months
Feasibility of performing whole genome sequencing and data analysis, identifying a drug based on the genomic data and offering this information to the medical team, the patient and the family within 10-week time frame from diagnosis
Time Frame: 24 months
24 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Monia Marzouki, MD, St. Justine's Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 15, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 15, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

September 17, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 17, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 15, 2014

Last Verified

August 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Triceps

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