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Consuelo Wilkins, MD, MSCI, Senior Vice President for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Senior Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, always knew she wanted to be a physician. "Health equity was built into everything I did, even if I didn’t know it or recognize it at the time," Wilkins said. "I have always learned and believed that people are the same — everyone deserves to be healthy, and everyone should have the best opportunities to take care of themselves and their families." Click below to learn more about health equity initiatives. https://momentum.vicc.org/2021/09/everyone-deserves-to-be-healthy/ |
Vanderbilt was the lead site for an NIH-funded, phase 2, multicenter influenza vaccine study in pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) recipients that may lead to a change in the current flu vaccine recommendations in this vulnerable population. Natasha Halasa, MD, MPH and colleagues recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, that two doses of high-dose trivalent flu vaccine resulted in higher amounts of influenza-specific antibodies than two doses of standard dose quadrivalent vaccine. https://news.vumc.org/2023/03/02/high-dose-flu-vaccine-beneficial-for-pediatric-stem-cell-transplant-patients/ |
Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, BAY 1895344, to Usual Chemotherapy for Advanced Stage Solid Tumors, with a Specific Focus on Patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer, Poorly Differentiated Neuroendocrine Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer
Multiple Cancer Types
This phase I trial investigates the side effects and best dose of BAY 1895344 when given together with usual chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in treating patients with solid tumors that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced), with a specific focus on small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. BAY 1895344 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as irinotecan and topotecan, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Adding BAY 1895344 to irinotecan or topotecan may help to slow the growth of tumors for longer than seen with those drugs alone.
Miscellaneous,
Phase I
I
Heumann, Thatcher
NCT04514497
VICCNCIPHI10402
Tabelecleucel for Solid Organ or Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Participants With Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disease (EBV+ PTLD) After Failure of Rituximab or Rituximab and Chemotherapy
Hematologic
Hematologic
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical benefit and characterize the safety
profile of tabelecleucel for the treatment of Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant
lymphoproliferative disease (EBV+ PTLD) in the setting of (1) solid organ transplant (SOT)
after failure of rituximab and rituximab plus chemotherapy or (2) allogeneic hematopoietic
cell transplant (HCT) after failure of rituximab.
profile of tabelecleucel for the treatment of Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant
lymphoproliferative disease (EBV+ PTLD) in the setting of (1) solid organ transplant (SOT)
after failure of rituximab and rituximab plus chemotherapy or (2) allogeneic hematopoietic
cell transplant (HCT) after failure of rituximab.
Hematologic
III
Dholaria, Bhagirathbhai
NCT03394365
VICCCTT1875
Testing Oral Decitabine and Cedazuridine (ASTX727) in Combination with Venetoclax for Higher-Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients
Leukemia
Leukemia
This phase Ib/II trial studies the effects of ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) in combination with venetoclax in treating patients with higher-risk acute myeloid leukemia patients who do not have a change in the gene called fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3). Decitabine is in a class of medications called hypomethylation agents. It works by helping the bone marrow produce normal blood cells and by killing abnormal cells in the bone marrow. Cedazuridine is an enzyme inhibitor. It helps to increase the amount of decitabine in the body so that the medication will have a greater effect. Venetoclax is in a class of medications called B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2) inhibitors. Venetoclax may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking BCL-2, a protein needed for cancer cell survival. Venetoclax and decitabine are commonly given together for older patients with AML ASTX727 (a pill form of decitabine + cedazuridine) has been found to be equal to decitabine (given intravenously), and this part of the study is to confirm that venetoclax and ASTX727 is as safe as venetoclax and decitabine given intravenously. This study allows for lowering doses of study drugs to assure the dose chosen for the randomized study (second portion of this trial) is safe and tolerable for people. Giving ASTX727 in combination with venetoclax may help in the treatment of patients with higher-risk acute myeloid leukemia.
Leukemia
I/II
Savona, Michael
NCT04817241
VICCNCIHEM10417
A Study of Evorpacept (ALX148) With Azacitidine for Higher Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (ASPEN-02)
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
This Phase 1/2 clinical study will evaluate evorpacept (ALX148) in combination with
azacitidine for the treatment of patients with higher risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
azacitidine for the treatment of patients with higher risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
I/II
Kishtagari, Ashwin
NCT04417517
VICCHEMP2084
Study of INBRX-106 and INBRX-106 in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (Hexavalent OX40 Agonist)
Phase I
Phase I
This is a Phase 1/2, open-label, non-randomized, 4-part Phase 1 trial to determine the safety
profile and identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)
of INBRX 106 administered as a single agent or in combination with the anti-PD-1 checkpoint
inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
profile and identify the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D)
of INBRX 106 administered as a single agent or in combination with the anti-PD-1 checkpoint
inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab (Keytruda).
Phase I
I
Davis, Elizabeth
NCT04198766
VICCPHI2135
Study of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Versus Standard of Care Therapy in Participants With Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
Lymphoma
Lymphoma
The goal of this clinical study is test how well the study drug, axicabtagene ciloleucel,
works in participants with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma
works in participants with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma
Lymphoma
III
Oluwole, Olalekan
NCT05371093
VICCCTT2266
Study of INCA 0186 in Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors
Multiple Cancer Types
This is an open-label, nonrandomized, multicenter, dose escalation, and dose expansion
first-in human (FIH) Phase 1 study to determine the safety, tolerability, PK,
pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of INCA00186 when given alone or in combination
with INCB106385 and/or retifanlimab in participants with specific advanced solid tumors;
squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) and specified gastrointestinal (GI)
malignancies have been selected as indications of interest for this study. Participants with
CD8 T-cell-positive tumors will be selected as these tumors are more likely to respond to
immunotherapy.
first-in human (FIH) Phase 1 study to determine the safety, tolerability, PK,
pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of INCA00186 when given alone or in combination
with INCB106385 and/or retifanlimab in participants with specific advanced solid tumors;
squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) and specified gastrointestinal (GI)
malignancies have been selected as indications of interest for this study. Participants with
CD8 T-cell-positive tumors will be selected as these tumors are more likely to respond to
immunotherapy.
Miscellaneous,
Phase I
I
Berlin, Jordan
NCT04989387
VICCPHI2180
Vorinostat in Preventing Graft Versus Host Disease in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Undergoing Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant
Multiple Cancer Types
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of vorinostat in preventing graft versus host disease in children, adolescents, and young adults who are undergoing unrelated donor blood and bone marrow transplant. Sometimes the transplanted cells from a donor can make an immune response against the body's normal cells, called graft-versus-host disease. During this process, chemicals (called cytokines) are released that may damage certain body tissues, including the gut, liver and skin. Vorinostat may be an effective treatment for graft-versus-host disease caused by a bone marrow transplant.
Hematologic,
Pediatric Leukemia,
Pediatric Lymphoma
I/II
Kitko, Carrie
NCT03842696
VICCPED2133
A Study of HC-7366 to Establish the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)
Multiple Cancer Types
This is a first in human, multicenter, open label, Phase 1a/b dose escalation and dose
expansion study to establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), recommended Phase 2 dose
(RP2D), and evaluate the safety and tolerability of QD oral dosing of HC 7366 in a dose
escalating fashion in subjects with advanced solid tumors. Up to 36 subjects will be enrolled
into the Phase 1a dose escalation part of the study. Every effort will be made to ensure
approximately 50% of all subjects enrolled in this study will be subjects with the tumors of
special interest such as squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), colorectal
cancer (CRC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and transitional cell carcinoma of the
bladder (TCC). Subjects with other solid tumor types are also eligible provided study
selection criteria are met and they do not exceed 50% of all enrolled subjects. The study
will be conducted in the United States at approximately 3 to 5 sites. This Phase 1a/b study
will follow a traditional 3+3 design. The starting dose level will be 10 mg QD, escalating to
20, 40, 75, 125, and 150 mg QD as safety allows. All doses are to be administered in the
fasting state with water at least 1 hour before food or at least 2 hours after food. The
Phase 1b dose expansion part will involve cohort expansion at up to 2 dose levels selected
from the dose escalation data by the safety monitoring committee (SMC), to obtain additional
safety and preliminary efficacy information. Each cohort in Phase 1b will enroll 15 subjects.
The study will be expanded into a Phase 2 study via protocol amendment which will then assess
the dose and tumor type(s) selected in Phase 1a/b as the most appropriate for further
clinical development. Subjects will be dosed until unacceptable toxicity, disease progression
per immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (iRECIST), discontinuation of
treatment for other protocol allowed reason (eg, subject refusal), any other administrative
reasons, or after 2 years of treatment, whichever occurs first. For scheduling purposes,
dosing will occur in 3 week cycles and computed tomography (CT) scans will be conducted once
every 6 weeks with the first postbaseline scan after 6 weeks of dosing (precycle 3).
expansion study to establish the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), recommended Phase 2 dose
(RP2D), and evaluate the safety and tolerability of QD oral dosing of HC 7366 in a dose
escalating fashion in subjects with advanced solid tumors. Up to 36 subjects will be enrolled
into the Phase 1a dose escalation part of the study. Every effort will be made to ensure
approximately 50% of all subjects enrolled in this study will be subjects with the tumors of
special interest such as squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), colorectal
cancer (CRC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and transitional cell carcinoma of the
bladder (TCC). Subjects with other solid tumor types are also eligible provided study
selection criteria are met and they do not exceed 50% of all enrolled subjects. The study
will be conducted in the United States at approximately 3 to 5 sites. This Phase 1a/b study
will follow a traditional 3+3 design. The starting dose level will be 10 mg QD, escalating to
20, 40, 75, 125, and 150 mg QD as safety allows. All doses are to be administered in the
fasting state with water at least 1 hour before food or at least 2 hours after food. The
Phase 1b dose expansion part will involve cohort expansion at up to 2 dose levels selected
from the dose escalation data by the safety monitoring committee (SMC), to obtain additional
safety and preliminary efficacy information. Each cohort in Phase 1b will enroll 15 subjects.
The study will be expanded into a Phase 2 study via protocol amendment which will then assess
the dose and tumor type(s) selected in Phase 1a/b as the most appropriate for further
clinical development. Subjects will be dosed until unacceptable toxicity, disease progression
per immune-related Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (iRECIST), discontinuation of
treatment for other protocol allowed reason (eg, subject refusal), any other administrative
reasons, or after 2 years of treatment, whichever occurs first. For scheduling purposes,
dosing will occur in 3 week cycles and computed tomography (CT) scans will be conducted once
every 6 weeks with the first postbaseline scan after 6 weeks of dosing (precycle 3).
Miscellaneous,
Phase I
I
Berlin, Jordan
NCT05121948
VICCPHI2229
A Dose-Escalation and Dose-Expansion Study of Mipasetamab Uzoptirine (ADCT-601) in Participants With Solid Tumors
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
The primary objective of this study is to identify the recommended dose for expansion (RDE)
(and recommended schedule) and/or the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), and characterize the
safety and tolerability of ADCT-601 monotherapy and in combination with gemcitabine.
(and recommended schedule) and/or the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), and characterize the
safety and tolerability of ADCT-601 monotherapy and in combination with gemcitabine.
Miscellaneous
I
Davis, Elizabeth
NCT05389462
VICCPHI2225