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Testing the Combination of Anti-Cancer Drugs Talazoparib and Temozolomide in Patients With Advanced Stage Rare Cancers, RARE 2 Trial
NCT05142241 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase II trial tests whether combination of talazoparib and temozolomide works to shrink tumors in patients with rare cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). Talazoparib is an inhibitor of poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP), an enzyme that helps repair deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) when it becomes damaged. Blocking PARP may help keep cancer cells from repairing their damaged DNA, causing them to die. PARP inhibitors are a type of targeted therapy. Temozolomide is in a class of medications called alkylating agents. It damages the cell's DNA and may kill cancer cells. Giving talazoparib in combination with temozolomide may help shrink advanced rare cancers or stop them from growing.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
- PROCEDURE Computed Tomography
- PROCEDURE Biopsy Procedure
- DRUG Temozolomide
- DRUG Talazoparib
Study Locations (2)
Maryland
- National Cancer Institute Developmental Therapeutics Clinic — Bethesda
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 14 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-07-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09-29 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05142241
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05142241 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Malignant Solid Neoplasm appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05142241 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05142241 about?
NCT05142241 is a clinical study titled "Testing the Combination of Anti-Cancer Drugs Talazoparib and Temozolomide in Patients With Advanced Stage Rare Cancers, RARE 2 Trial". This phase II trial tests whether combination of talazoparib and temozolomide works to shrink tumors in patients with rare cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced). Talazoparib is an inhibitor of poly adenosine dip...
What is the current status of trial NCT05142241?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2022-07-11. Estimated completion is 2026-09-29.
What conditions does trial NCT05142241 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm, Paraganglioma, Adrenal Gland Pheochromocytoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05142241?
The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Computed Tomography (PROCEDURE), Biopsy Procedure (PROCEDURE), Temozolomide (DRUG), Talazoparib (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05142241?
This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05142241 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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