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Anti-metabolites

Lonsurf for Bladder Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Rahul Parikh, MD
Research Sponsored by Rahul Parikh
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 26 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer drug, TAS-102, to see if it helps people with urothelial carcinoma who haven't responded to other treatments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with advanced bladder cancer that has spread and doesn't respond to platinum-based chemotherapy or checkpoint inhibitors. They must have measurable disease, be in good health otherwise, and agree to use effective contraception. It's not for pregnant women, those with brain metastases, HIV patients on certain therapies, recent chemo or radiotherapy recipients, people using other investigational drugs, or those with serious illnesses.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests TAS-102 effectiveness in treating metastatic bladder cancer resistant to standard treatments. Participants will take TAS-102 orally twice daily on specific days over a 28-day cycle. The goal is to see if this drug can help where others haven't.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial information does not specify side effects of TAS-102 for this condition, common ones from similar medications include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk and bleeding problems.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 26 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 26 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Clinical benefit rate (complete response+ partial response+ stable disease)
Secondary outcome measures
Overall change in patient-reported quality of life outcomes
Overall response rate (ORR) among participants
Overall survival rate (OS) among participants
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intervention TAS-102Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
TAS 102
2017
Completed Phase 2
~50

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Taiho Oncology, Inc.Industry Sponsor
66 Previous Clinical Trials
11,522 Total Patients Enrolled
Rahul ParikhLead Sponsor
Rahul Parikh, MD5.04 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - The University of Kansas Cancer Center
University of Kansas Medical Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
4 Total Patients Enrolled
5Patient Review
Dr. Parikh is an excellent doctor who saved my life. He is kind and intelligent, with a willingness to take suggestions and get second opinions. His staff are just as wonderful as he is. I feel so lucky to have found him.

Media Library

TAS-102 (Anti-metabolites) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03762161 — Phase 2
Bladder Cancer Research Study Groups: Intervention TAS-102
Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: TAS-102 Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03762161 — Phase 2
TAS-102 (Anti-metabolites) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03762161 — Phase 2
~3 spots leftby Jun 2025