RECRUITING

MK2 Inhibitor in Combination With mFOLFIRINOX for Untreated Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

The investigators hypothesize that MK2 inhibition may improve efficacy of mFOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).

Official Title

Phase I Trial of MK2 Inhibitor in Combination With mFOLFIRINOX for Untreated Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-15
Study Completion:2030-05-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06648434

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Histologically or cytologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with no prior systemic treatment for advanced or metastatic disease. Patients with mixed cytology in their tumors such as adeno-squamous, mixed neuroendocrine-carcinoma are permitted if the portion of adenocarcinoma is predominant. Prior adjuvant/neoadjuvant therapy (including FOLFIRINOX or mFOLFIRINOX regimens) is allowed if progression occurred ≥ 12 months from the last dose of that therapy.
  2. * Dose escalation: Diagnosis of advanced inoperable or metastatic disease, where mFOLFIRINOX (or classical FOLFIRINOX) is deemed a suitable option per the treating physician.
  3. * Dose expansion: Diagnosis of metastatic disease, where mFOLFIRINOX (or classical FOLFIRINOX) is deemed a suitable option per the treating physician.
  4. * Measurable disease by RECIST 1.1.
  5. * At least 18 years of age
  6. * ECOG performance status ≤ 1.
  7. * Adequate bone marrow and organ function as defined below:
  8. * Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 K/cumm
  9. * Platelets ≥ 100 K/cumm without transfusion within 2 weeks prior to C1D1
  10. * Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dL without transfusion within 2 weeks prior to C1D1
  11. * Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x IULN
  12. * AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤ 3.0 x IULN, unless there are liver metastases in which case AST and ALT ≤ 5.0 x IULN
  13. * Creatinine clearance \> 50 mL/min by Cockcroft-Gault
  14. * Baseline EKG with QTcF ≤ 460 ms.
  15. * Women of childbearing potential and men who are heterosexually active must agree to use adequate contraception as specified in the protocol. Contraception should continue for 1 month following last dose of zunsemetinib, 6 months following last dose of irinotecan, 9 months following last dose of oxaliplatin, and/or 3 months following last dose of fluorouracil. Should a woman (or the female partner of a male participant) become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she must inform her treating physician immediately.
  16. * Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB approved written informed consent document (or that of legally authorized representative, if applicable).
  1. * A history of other malignancy with the exception of 1) malignancies for which all treatment was completed at least 2 years before registration and the patient has no evidence of disease; 2) or known indolent malignancies that do not require treatment and will likely not alter the course of treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer.
  2. * History of allogeneic organ or stem cell transplant.
  3. * Currently receiving any other investigational agents, or receipt of an investigational agent within 2 weeks or 5 half-lives of the agent, whichever is shorter.
  4. * Receipt of strong and moderate CYP3A4 and CYP2C8 inhibitors (including grapefruit), strong and moderate CYP3A and CYP2C8 inducers (see Appendices H and I), and drugs with QT prolonging potential within 5 half-lives of cycle 1 day 1.
  5. * Known brain metastases or CNS involvement, because brain metastases are often associated with poor functional status, shortened life expectancy and risk of toxicity.
  6. * A history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to zunsemetinib, or other agents used in the study.
  7. * Clinically significant neuropathy ≥ grade 2.
  8. * Presence of interstitial lung disease that is symptomatic or may interfere with the detection or management of suspected treatment-related pulmonary toxicity.
  9. * Gastrointestinal conditions which could prevent absorption of zunsemetinib, in the opinion of the treating physician.
  10. * Inability to swallow pills.
  11. * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or cardiac arrhythmia .
  12. * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 7 days of C1D1.
  13. * Patients with HIV are eligible unless their CD4+ T-cell counts are \< 350 cells/mcL or they have a history of AIDS-defining opportunistic infection within the 12 months prior to registration. Concurrent treatment with effective ART according to DHHS treatment guidelines is recommended.
  14. * Major surgery within 28 days prior to C1D1. Major surgery refers to any surgical procedure that involves general or regional anesthesia, involves extensive resecting or altering of body parts, carries a higher risk of complications, or requires long recovery times. Central line placement is allowed.
  15. * Use of any live vaccines against infectious diseases (eg, influenza, varicella) within 4 weeks (28 days) of C1D1.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Moh'd Khushman, M.D.
CONTACT
314-273-3564
mkhushman@wustl.edu

Principal Investigator

Moh'd Khushman, M.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Washington University School of Medicine

Study Locations (Sites)

Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

  • Moh'd Khushman, M.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Washington University School of Medicine

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 Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-05-15
Study Completion Date2030-05-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-15
Study Completion Date2030-05-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Zunsemetinib
  • FOLFIRINOX

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Cancer of the Pancreas