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NCT01709292 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Vemurafenib Neoadjuvant Trial in Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer

A Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
24
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01709292 is a Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer that is active but no longer recruiting, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 281-participant average among 46 other Thyroid Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01709292, a Phase 2 study of Thyroid Cancer, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
24 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about how vemurafenib may affect certain biomarkers in patients with PTC. Biomarkers are in the blood/tissue and may be related to your reaction to the study drug. The safety of this drug will also be studied. Vemurafenib is designed to block the BRAF gene mutation. This mutation causes cancer and cancer growth. By blocking this mutation, the drug may kill the cancer cells with the mutation and/or stop the tumor from growing.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Vemurafenib (All Groups)
  • DRUG Vemurafenib (Post Surgery) - Group A + C
  • OTHER Post Surgery - Group B

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2012-11-07
Est. Completion 2026-09-30
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01709292

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01709292 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 281-participant average among 46 other Thyroid Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Thyroid Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Vemurafenib (All Groups) is the first listed.

NCT01709292 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01709292 about?

NCT01709292 is a clinical study titled "Vemurafenib Neoadjuvant Trial in Locally Advanced Thyroid Cancer". The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about how vemurafenib may affect certain biomarkers in patients with PTC. Biomarkers are in the blood/tissue and may be related to your reaction to the study drug. The safety of this drug will also be studied. Vemurafenib is designed to block the...

What is the current status of trial NCT01709292?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2012-11-07. Estimated completion is 2026-09-30.

What conditions does trial NCT01709292 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Thyroid Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01709292?

The interventions under investigation include: Vemurafenib (All Groups) (DRUG), Vemurafenib (Post Surgery) - Group A + C (DRUG), Post Surgery - Group B (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01709292?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01709292 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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