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  • Objective:

    Primary Objectives:

    • To compare the ctDNA clearance proportion [i.e., ctDNA (+) → ctDNA (-)] at 12 weeks in patients enrolled in Cohort A treated with adjuvant nivolumab versus nivolumab + relatlimab (phase 2 portion)
    • To compare overall survival in patients enrolled in Cohort A treated with adjuvant nivolumab versus nivolumab + relatlimab (phase 3 portion)
    • To compare disease-free survival in patients enrolled in Cohort B randomized to immediate treatment with nivolumab to those randomized to surveillance with subsequent treatment with nivolumab only upon converting to ctDNA(+)

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To compare disease-free survival in patients enrolled in Cohort A treated with adjuvant nivolumab versus nivolumab + relatlimab.
    • To define the association between ctDNA clearance and disease-free survival and overall survival for Cohort A patients.
    • To compare overall survival in patients enrolled in Cohort B randomized to immediate treatment with nivolumab to those randomized to surveillance with subsequent treatment with nivolumab only upon converting to ctDNA(+).
    • To determine the lead time from a ctDNA(+) assay to radiographic recurrence in patients initially ctDNA(-) post-definitive surgery enrolled in Cohort B.
    • To estimate the proportion of Cohort B patients on Arm 4 who become ctDNA(+) and receive nivolumab.
    • To compare the cumulative incidence of Cohort B patients who become ctDNA(+) between Arms 3 and 4.
    • To determine the safety of adjuvant nivolumab plus relatlimab.
    Cancer Categories:
    • Genitourinary (GU)
    Principal Investigator:
    • Shao, Yusra
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • A032103
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase II/III
  • Objective:

    Primary Objective:

    De-Intensification Study:

    • To determine whether men with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) unfavorable intermediate risk (UIR) prostate cancer and lower Decipher genomic risk (Decipher score < 0.40) treated with RT alone instead of 6 months ADT + RT experience non-inferior rate of distant metastasis.

    Intensification Study:

    • To determine whether men with NCCN UIR prostate cancer who are in the higher genomic risk (Decipher score ≥0.40) will have a superior metastasis-free survival through treatment intensification with darolutamide added to the standard of RT plus 6 months ADT.

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To compare overall survival (OS) between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare time to PSA failure between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare metastasis free survival (MFS) based on conventional imaging between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and de-intensification intervention (RT alone).
    • To compare MFS based on either conventional and/or molecular imaging between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare cumulative incidence of locoregional failure based upon conventional imaging and/ or biopsy between standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare cumulative incidence of distant metastasis based upon conventional imaging between standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and intensification intervention (RT plus 6 months ADT plus darolutamide).
    • To compare cumulative incidence of distant metastasis based upon either conventional and/or molecular imaging between standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare prostate cancer-specific mortality between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare sexual and hormonal related quality of life, as measured by the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-26 (EPIC), between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare fatigue, as measured by the PROMIS-Fatigue instrument, between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    • To compare cognition, as measured by the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Cognitive (FACT-Cog) perceived cognitive abilities subscale, between the standard of care (RT plus 6 months of ADT) and either the de-intensification (RT alone) or intensification (RT plus 6 months of ADT plus darolutamide) interventions.
    Cancer Categories:
    • Genitourinary (GU)
    Principal Investigator:
    • Yeh, Brian
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • NRG-GU010
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase III
  • Objective:

    Primary Objectives:

    • To assess the safety and tolerability of BL-M07D1 in metastatic or unresectable HER2-expressing tumors
    • To determine the MTD if reached or MAD and two or more RDEs of BL-M07D1

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To characterize the pharmacokinetics of BL-M07D1, total anti-HER2 antibody, and payload (Ed-04)
    • To investigate the antitumor activity of BL-M07D1
    Cancer Categories:
    • Breast,Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Gynecologic,Lung
    Principal Investigator:
    • Saif, Wasif
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2025-010
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase I
  • Objective:

    Primary Objectives:

    Phase 1: Dose Escalation

    • To characterize the safety, tolerability, and dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), and determine the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of STAR0602

    Phase 2: Dose Expansion

    • To further explore anti-tumor activity of STAR0602 in unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic solid tumors

    Secondary Objectives:

    Phase 1: Dose Escalation

    • To evaluate preliminary antitumor activity of STAR0602 in unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic solid tumors
    • To evaluate the PK profile of STAR0602 in serum after single and repeated IV infusions

    Phase 2: Dose Expansion

    • To further evaluate the antitumor activity of STAR0602
    • To evaluate the PK profile of STAR0602 in serum after single and repeated IV infusions
    • To further characterize the safety and tolerability of STAR0602

    Phase 1 and Phase 2: Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion

    • To assess antidrug antibody (ADA) formation after IV single and repeat dose administration of STAR0602
    Cancer Categories:
    • Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Gynecologic
    Principal Investigator:
    • Saif, Wasif
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-091
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase I/II
  • Objective:

    Phase 1 (Dose Escalation)

    Primary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the safety and tolerability of DB-1311.
    • To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and/or the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of DB-1311.

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To assess the preliminary antitumor activity of DB-1311.
    • To characterize the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of DB-1311 (DB-1311 antibodydrug conjugate [ADC], total anti- B7-H3 antibody, unconjugated payload P1021).
    • To assess the immunogenicity of DB1311 in targeted subjects.

    Phase 2a (Dose Expansion)

    Primary Objectives:

    • To assess the safety and tolerability of DB-1311 as monotherapy in targeted subject populations.
    • To assess the effectiveness of DB-1311 as monotherapy by assessment of objective response rate (ORR) by investigator.

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To further assess the PK of DB-1311 (DB-1311 ADC, total anti-B7-H3 antibody, unconjugated payload P1021).
    • To evaluate the prevalence and incidence of anti-drug antibody (ADA) against DB1311 in serum via a validated assay.
    • To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of DB-1311 with additional efficacy parameters.
    Cancer Categories:
    • Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Lung
    Principal Investigator:
    • Winer, Ira
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-080
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase I/II
  • Objective:

    Primary Objective:

    • Assess the anti-tumour activity of zongertinib monotherapy in a variety of HER2-driven solid tumours

    Secondary Objectives:

    • Evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and risk-benefit profile of zongertinib
    • Evaluate PROs
    Cancer Categories:
    • Breast,Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Gynecologic,Lung
    Principal Investigator:
    • Mamdani, Hirva
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-079
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase II
  • Objective:

    Part 1

    Primary Objectives:

    • To characterize the safety and tolerability of TEV-56278 in the trial population
    • To determine a RP2D

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To characterize the serum pharmacokinetics of TEV-56278 in the trial population
    • To evaluate the antitumor activity of TEV-56278 in the trial population

    Part 2

    Primary Objectives:

    • To evaluate antitumor activity of TEV-56278 in the trial population

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To characterize the serum pharmacokinetics of TEV-56278 in the trial population
    • To determine the safety and tolerability of TEV-56278 in the trial population
    • To evaluate other measures of antitumor activity of TEV-56278 in the trial population
    Cancer Categories:
    • Brain and Nervous System,Breast,Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Gynecologic,Head and Neck,Lung,Skin
    Principal Investigator:
    • Saif, Wasif
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-045
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase I
  • Objective:

    Primary Objectives:

    • To compare DFS between Group A and Group B

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To compare TTNT (local or systemic) between study treatments
    • To compare HG RFS between study treatments
    • To compare PFS between study treatments
    • To compare the rate of diagnostic and therapeutic invasive urological interventions after study treatment
    • To assess safety and tolerability
    • To compare OS between study treatments
    • To compare participant-reported disease- and treatment-related symptoms and impacts on functioning between study treatments
    Cancer Categories:
    • Genitourinary (GU)
    Principal Investigator:
    • Ginsburg, Kevin
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-033
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase III
  • Objective:

    Part I: Dose Escalation Phase

    Primary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the safety and tolerability of BGC515 Capsules in patients with malignant mesothelioma (MM), epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), or other advanced solid tumors.
    • To explore the dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) and maximum tolerated dose (MTD).

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of BGC515 Capsules in patients with MM, EHE, or other advanced solid tumors.
    • To preliminarily evaluate the efficacy of BGC515 Capsules in patients with MM, EHE, or other advanced solid tumors.

    Part II: Dose Expansion Phase

    Primary Objectives:

    • To further evaluate the safety and tolerability of BGC515 Capsules in patients with MM, EHE, glioblastoma, or other advanced solid tumors including those with NF1/2 deficiency, YAP/TAZ fusion, LATS1/2 mutation, MST1/2 mutation, so as to determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D).
    • To evaluate the preliminary efficacy of BGC515 Capsules in patients with MM, EHE, glioblastoma, or other advanced solid tumors including those with NF1/2 deficiency, YAP/TAZ fusion, LATS1/2 mutation, MST1/2 mutation.

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the PK of BGC515 Capsules in patients with MM, EHE, glioblastoma, or other advanced solid tumors including those with NF1/2 deficiency, YAP/TAZ fusion, LATS1/2 mutation, MST1/2 mutation.
    Cancer Categories:
    • Breast,Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Head and Neck,Lung,Skin
    Principal Investigator:
    • Winer, Ira
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-064
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase I
  • Objective:

    Phase 1a dose escalation

    Primary Objectives:

    • To determine the MTD/MAD and evaluate the safety and tolerability of GSK5764227 in participants with advanced solid tumors.

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the PK profile of GSK5764227 in participants with advanced solid tumors.
    • To evaluate the clinical activity of GSK5764227 in participants with advanced solid tumors
    • To evaluate the immunogenicity of GSK5764227 in participants with advanced solid tumors.To evaluate the immunogenicity of GSK5764227 in participants with advanced solid tumors.

    Phase 1b dose expansion

    Primary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the clinical activity of GSK5764227 in participants with ES-SCLC or advanced solid tumors.

    Secondary Objectives:

    • To evaluate the safety and tolerability of GSK5764227 in participants with ES-SCLC or advanced solid tumors
    • To evaluate additional measures of clinical benefit of GSK5764227 in participants with ES-SCLC or advanced solid tumors.
    • To evaluate the PK profile of GSK5764227 in participants with ES-SCLC or advanced solid tumors.
    • To evaluate the immunogenicity of GSK5764227 in participants with ES-SCLC or advanced solid tumors.
    Cancer Categories:
    • Breast,Gastrointestinal (GI),Genitourinary (GU),Gynecologic,Lung,Skin
    Principal Investigator:
    • Saif, Wasif
    Karmanos Trial ID:
    • 2024-073
    Age Group:
    • Adult
    Phase:
    • Phase I