A Phase 2a, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center, randomized study evaluating LSTA1 when added to standard of care (SoC) versus standard of care alone in subjects with advanced solid tumors (BOLSTER)

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier
NCT05712356
Additional Institutions
  • Arizona: Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Kansas: University of Kansas Cancer Center
  • Kentucky: University of Kentucky Medical Center
  • Nevada: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
  • Ohio: Christ Hospital Cancer Center
  • Texas: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Virginia: Inova Schar Cancer Institute
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Principal Investigator
Multiple Investigators
Additional Principal Investigators
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Study Coordinator
Multiple Coordinators
Additional Study Coordinators
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Study Overview
This trial evaluates a new drug, LSTA1, or placebo when added to gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab as a potential new treatment for metastatic or unresectable cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder carcinoma patients.
Enrollment Information
120 patients total, 40 for cholangiocarcinoma
Study Start Date
20230601
Study End Date
20251231
Study Purpose
  • Is the new drug plus standard treatment safe and tolerable
  • Is the new drug plus standard treatment more effective than standard treatment
Inclusion Criteria
  • Previously untreated metastatic or unresectable cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder cancer
  • Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1
  • ECOG performance status 0 or 1
  • Adequate organ and bone marrow function
  • Adequate contraception
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any major surgery less than 4 weeks prior to baseline disease assessment
  • Active infection (viral, fungal, or bacterial) requiring systemic therapy
  • Known active hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or HIV infection
  • Active tuberculosis
  • History of allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant
  • Prior malignancy requiring active treatment within the previous 3 years
  • Significant or symptomatic cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease (e.g., heart attack, unstable angina, symptomatic congestive heart failure, serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia) within 6 months
  • History or clinical evidence of symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases
  • Active autoimmune disease that might deteriorate when receiving an immune-stimulatory agent
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
Required Tests Prior to Study
  • History and Physical Exam
  • CT or MRI
  • ECG
  • Blood work
Financial Assistance Available
No