An Open Label, Phase II Trial of Continuous Low-Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT) Using Verteporfin (Visudyne®) for the Treatment of Cutaneous Metastases of Breast Cancer
Purpose
The purpose of this Phase II study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Continuous Low- Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT) when used with Verteporfin in the treatment of cutaneous metastases of breast cancer for which no curative or significantly palliative therapy exists, including chest wall therapy.
Condition
- Metastatic Breast Cancer
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Histologically or cytologically confirmed Stage IIIb or IV breast cancer with cutaneous metastases.
Exclusion Criteria
- Participants receiving any medications or substances that are known to cause photosensitivity (e.g. tetracyclines, sulfonamides, phenothiazines, sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents, thiazide diuretics, griseofulvin, fluoroquinolones, St. Johns' wort, amiodarone) are ineligible. - Participants who have received prior systemic therapy (chemotherapy or targeted therapy) within 7 days of Study Day 1 or those who have not recovered from clinically significant adverse events due to agents administered more than 7 days earlier. (continuation of the same regimen of HER-2 antibody targeted therapy agents, hormonal therapy and treatment with bisphosphonates or denosumab are permitted) - Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents during the proposed treatment cycle.
Study Design
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Other Open Label |
Continuous Low-Irradiance Photodynamic Therapy (CLIPT) Using Verteporfin |
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Recruiting Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Contact:
Steven J Isakoff, MD PhD
617-726-4920
Steven J Isakoff, MD PhD
617-726-4920
More Details
- Status
- Unknown status
- Sponsor
- Rogers Sciences Inc.
Study Contact
Steven J Isakoff, MD PhD617 726 4920