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Ronny Allan
What is PRRT?
I’m guessing most of my readers know what Peptide Receptor Radiotherapy (PRRT) is. But for those new to this field, read more here
What is Triapine?
Triapine is a ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) inhibitor, I.e. it helps repair DNA. When I research this drug, I can see it is used in numerous examples of clinical trials in an anti-cancer setting alongside radiotherapy and chemotherapy, in many cancers.
Triapine in NET
There is currently a trial of Triapine with Lutathera (PRRT) (11 major US hospitals). This study was testing the hypothesis that triapine is an effective radiation sensitizer that can be safely combined with peptide receptor radionuclide therapy and can improve antitumor activity of Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate, e.g. increase the objective response rate (ORR) above that found in standalone clinical trials, e.g. NETTER-1. A trial sponsored by Markey Cancer Center has recently completed Phase 1 and has been granted permission to progress to a randomised phase 2 study, a clear indication the Phase 1 study was successful and warranted further progression.
The Clinical Trial Document (phase 1) – NCT04234568
It is not yet known whether the existing Phase 1 clinical trials doc above will be converted to Phase 2 or a new one will be entered into the database. Nor is it yet known that the trial locations will be less, the same, or extended; I will keep you informed via this post.
Phase 1 trial data
To be confirmed. Watch this space.
Additional Information
This trial is also evaluating NETest, a novel blood-based test that evaluates levels of 51 neuroendocrine tumor gene transcripts. In addition, the study will correlate clinical outcome with baseline somatostatin receptor density, somatic tumor mutations and germline mutations.
Read more about NETest by clicking here.
General Clinical Trials Disclaimer
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided in the clinical trials document. It’s very important to check the trial inclusion and exclusion criteria before making any contact.
Inclusion of any trial within this blog should not be taken as a recommendation by Ronny Allan.
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I am not a doctor or any form of medical professional, practitioner or counsellor. None of the information on my website, or linked to my website(s), or conveyed by me on any social media or presentation, should be interpreted as medical advice given or advised by me. Neither should any post or comment made by a follower or member of my private group be assumed to be medical advice, even if that person is a healthcare professional as they are not members of the private group or followers of my sites in any official capacity. Please also note that mention of a clinical service, trial/study or therapy does not constitute an endorsement of that service, trial/study or therapy by Ronny Allan, the information is provided for education and awareness purposes and/or related to Ronny Allan’s own patient experience. This element of the disclaimer includes any complementary medicine, non-prescription over the counter drugs and supplements such as vitamins and minerals.
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