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)

Study Name
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 (if applicable)
NCT05712356
Clinical Trial Category (check all that apply)
  • First Line Therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Other Novel Therapy
Study Center
Institution Name
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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Study Contacts
Principal Investigator
Multiple Investigators
P.I. Phone
(000) 000-0000
P.I. Email
TBD@TBD.com
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Study Coordinator
Multiple Coordinators
Study Coordinator Phone
(000) 000-0000
Study Coordinator Email
TBD@TBD.com
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OVERVIEW – in layman’s terms (150 words max)
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
120 patients total, 40 for cholangiocarcinoma
Study Start Date
06/01/2023
Estimated Completion Date
12/31/2025
Purpose of the Study – in Layman’s Terms (use the “+” to add more list items)
  • Is the new drug plus standard treatment safe and tolerable
  • Is the new drug plus standard treatment more effective than standard treatment
Inclusion Criteria – Patients Must:
  • 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 – Patients Must NOT:
  • 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 BEGINNING STUDY TREATMENT – in layman’s terms
  • History and Physical Exam
  • CT or MRI
  • ECG
  • Blood work