RecruitingPhase 2NCT06597565

A Phase II Study of ACR-368 and Low Dose Gemcitabine in R/M HNSCC

A Phase II Study of ACR-368 and Low Dose Gemcitabine Combination Therapy in Patients With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma


Sponsor

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Enrollment

43 participants

Start Date

Sep 25, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the activity and safety of ACR-368 (prexasertib) in combination with gemcitabine in participants with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Participants will receive the study drugs ACR-368 and a low dose of gemcitabine once every 2 weeks in 4-week cycles and will continue on treatment unless the disease deteriorates.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing the combination of a new drug called ACR-368 with low-dose gemcitabine (a chemotherapy drug) in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) — cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box, or upper throat. **You may be eligible if...** - You have confirmed head and neck squamous cell cancer that has come back or spread - You have already been treated with at least one immunotherapy drug (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor), or are ineligible for immunotherapy due to autoimmune disease - You have at least one measurable tumor on imaging - You have good functional status (ECOG 0-1) - You are willing to undergo a biopsy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.) within the past 4 weeks - You have significant cardiac problems including heart failure, dangerous arrhythmias, or prolonged QT interval - You have another active cancer diagnosed in the past 3 years - You are pregnant or breastfeeding - You have symptomatic brain metastases Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DRUGGemcitabine

Gemcitabine is a standard of care given at ultralow dose in combination with the experimental drug ACR-368.

DRUGACR-368

ACR-368 is an experimental drug.


Locations(1)

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida, United States

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