RecruitingPhase 2NCT03993106

A Study of sEphB4-HSA in Kaposi Sarcoma

A Phase II Study of sEphB4-HSA in Kaposi Sarcoma


Sponsor

Vasgene Therapeutics, Inc

Enrollment

65 participants

Start Date

Sep 17, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

sEphB-HSA may prevent tumor cells from multiplying and blocks several compounds that promote the growth of blood vessels that bring nutrients to the tumor. The purpose of this study is to learn if sEphB4-HSA will decrease the number or size of Kaposi sarcoma lesions in people.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a new drug called sEphB4-HSA for people with Kaposi sarcoma (KS), a type of cancer that often affects the skin and can also involve internal organs. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma confirmed by biopsy - You are HIV-positive or HIV-negative (both are welcome) - You are in reasonable overall health and able to carry out basic daily activities - Your liver, kidneys, and blood counts meet minimum health thresholds - You have not had KS getting better in the past 3 months (unless it has recently worsened) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are currently taking part in another clinical trial - You received cancer treatment for KS within the past 4 weeks - You have KS affecting vital organs in a way that needs urgent chemotherapy - You have had a major heart attack, stroke, or serious bleeding episode in the last 6 months - You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or unwilling to use birth control - You have uncontrolled high blood pressure or a serious heart condition - You are on blood-thinning medications (like warfarin) at full therapeutic doses Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGsEphB4-HSA

sEphB-HSA may prevent tumor cells from multiplying and blocks several compounds that promote the growth of blood vessels that bring nutrients to the tumor.


Locations(3)

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Beverly Hills, California, United States

CAN (Community AIDS Network) Community Health

Sarasota, Florida, United States

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

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