Dostarlimab for Stage II and III Colon Cancer

Single Arm Study of Neoadjuvant Dostarlimab in Stage II and III Deficient Mismatch Repair Colon Cancers

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Colon Cancer dMMR Colorectal Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
25 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Iowa · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with specific types of colon cancer. Participants will receive a drug called dostarlimab for 18 weeks and will be monitored for their response to treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Synchronous primary tumorSevere cognitive impairmentActive autoimmune diseaseInterstitial lung disease

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I have been diagnosed with Stage II or III colon cancer.
  • I have enough tissue from a biopsy for testing.
  • I can understand and follow study instructions.
  • I have a good performance status.
  • I do not have metastatic disease.
  • I agree to use contraception if I can get pregnant.
  • I have manageable bowel changes if needed.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have another primary tumor.
  • I have had major surgery in the last 3 weeks.
  • I have uncontrolled active infections or other serious diseases.
  • I have received certain treatments recently.
  • I have severe cognitive impairment.
  • I have autoimmune disease needing treatment in the past 2 years.
  • I have had a serious allergic reaction to dostarlimab.
  • I received a live vaccine in the past 30 days.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This is a Phase II, single arm study looking at the rate of major clinical response and non-operative management in Stage II and III colon cancer after 18 weeks (up to 6 cycles) of neoadjuvant dostarlimab.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Capable of understanding and complying with the protocol requirements and have signed the informed consent document. Patients with mild cognitive impairment may be considered for enrollment in the study if their legally authorized representative provides written informed conse…
Contacts

Saima Sharif, MD, MS

319-356-1616

saima-sharif@uiowa.edu

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Alisha Demsky

319-384-5461

alisha-demsky@uiowa.edu

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