Ustekinumab for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-related Diarrhea

Treatment of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-related Diarrhea and/ or Colitis With Ustekinumab in Cancer Patients

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
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
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for cancer patients who have severe diarrhea or colitis caused by their immune therapy. Participants will be treated with a drug called ustekinumab to see if it helps improve their symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a cancer patient receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
  • I have at least grade 2 diarrhea or colitis related to my treatment.
  • I can understand and sign the consent form.
  • I have a solid tumor diagnosis and am on therapy.
  • I do not have an active gastrointestinal infection.
  • I have been checked and cleared of infections by my doctor.
  • I can be on steroid treatment before starting ustekinumab.
  • I had a previous immune-related event more than a year ago with successful treatment.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am younger than 18 years old.
  • I have a persistent gastrointestinal infection despite treatment.
  • I have a history of inflammatory bowel disease that is active.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have a positive pregnancy test or refuse to take one.
  • I have other serious non-GI side effects from treatment that would stop me from taking ustekinumab.
  • I have received biologic treatments for my condition in the past year.

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

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if ustekinumab can help to control immune-related diarrhea and/or colitis in cancer patients.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who receive any type of ICI therapy 2. Patients with ≥ grade 2 immune-related diarrhea and/or colitis according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 within 45 days prior to enrollment in study 3. Patients with ability to understan…
Contacts

Yinghong Wang, MD,PHD

(281) 221-9138

ywang59@mdanderson.org

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