Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Phase I Study of AT13148, a Novel AGC Kinase Inhibitor

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this first clinical study of the noval multiple AGC kinase inhibitor, AT13148, is to identify the recommended dose for future studies in cancer patients by exploring the safety and maximum tolerated dose and biological effects in patients with advanced solid tumours.

Detailed Description: AT13148 is a new drug which looks promising in laboratory studies. We now wish to find out if it will be useful in treating patients with cancer. AT13148 is a type of drug called a protein kinase inhibitor. It blocks several different chemical messengers (enzymes) called AGC kinase proteins. These chemical messengers are part of the signaling process within cells which can make cells produce chemicals that trigger and control cell growth and cell death. In some types of cancer these chemical messengers are 'switched on' or 'switched off' permanently due to changes in the genes of cells called "gene mutations" leading to uncontrolled cancer cell growth. AT13148 targets multiple protein kinases from three families of kinases unlike many of the other protein kinase inhibitors currently being tested which target just one or two kinases. This may mean that it will work better and in a wider group of cancer patients. Patients will not be selected to take part based on having these gene mutations for this first trial because we want to learn more about which mutations are most important but this would be the hope for future trials. The patient population anticipated to benefit from this drug includes certain types of breast, prostate and ovarian cancer which more commonly have these gene mutations.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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