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NCT00358319 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Phase I/II Trial of Valproic Acid and Karenitecin for Melanoma

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
42
Enrollment target

NCT00358319: Clinical Trial Phase 1 study, sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.

NCT00358319 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (30% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00358319, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
42 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a Phase I study looking at the combination of Valproic Acid (VPA) and Karenitecin to treat patients with metastatic malignant melanoma. We will find the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and the highest dose (maximum tolerated dose) of this combination treatment that has acceptable side effects and recommend a Phase II dose level. There will be seven escalating doses of Valproic acid and one dose escalation step of Karenitecin. Each patient shall receive one cycle of Karenitecin alone (cycle 1 days 1 - 5) followed by the same dose of Karenitecin given in combination with VPA (cycle 2 days 1-7). Patients will receive oral VPA in divided doses for 5 days and Karenitecin starting on the 3rd day every 3 weeks (a treatment cycle). Treatment will continue until progression of disease or an unacceptable level of toxicity. After 2 cycles of treatment there will be the first efficacy evaluation or restaging of the disease. In the absence of disease progression and if there is continued safety and tolerability, treatment may continue.

Interventions

  • DRUG Valproic Acid
  • DRUG Karenitecin

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 42 participants
Start Date 2005-03
Est. Completion 2007-04
Phase Phase 1

Why NCT00358319 stopped before completion

NCT00358319 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 42 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (30% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Valproic Acid is the first listed.

NCT00358319 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00358319 about?

NCT00358319 is a clinical study titled "Phase I/II Trial of Valproic Acid and Karenitecin for Melanoma". This is a Phase I study looking at the combination of Valproic Acid (VPA) and Karenitecin to treat patients with metastatic malignant melanoma. We will find the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and the highest dose (maximum tolerated dose) of this combination treatment that has acceptable side effects a...

What is the current status of trial NCT00358319?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2005-03. Estimated completion is 2007-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00358319?

The interventions under investigation include: Valproic Acid (DRUG), Karenitecin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00358319?

This trial is sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, which has 502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT00358319's enrollment target sits among peer trials

42 1105th of 2000 higher than 876 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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