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A study to see if TAR-0520 gel can help prevent nerve damage caused by certain cancer treatments

A phase 2 exploratory study to evaluate the efficacy of TAR-0520 gel in the prevention of peripheral-neuropathy induced by taxanes

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN43521285
Enrollment
10
Registered
2025-07-31
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-08

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Conditions

Prevention of localised cutaneous side effects induced by chemotherapy Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Interventions

All participants will receive TAR-0520 gel alongside their standard chemotherapy regimen. Treatment Details Chemotherapy Regimens: Docetaxel every 3 weeks for 4 cycles Docetaxel every 3 weeks for 6 c

Sponsors

TARIAN PHARMA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult patients 2. Cancer patients planned to be treated with taxane perfusions (docetaxel or paclitaxel) as part of their chemotherapy protocol. Any type of cancer requiring taxane treatment (breast, ovarian, prostate, urinary bladder, pancreatic or lung cancer) can be included. Taxane treatment can be the first or second line of treatment. 3. Patients, with or without metastasis, whose condition is considered stable and compatible with the participation to a clinical trial 4. Patients understand and agree to comply with the requirements of the clinical trial protocol. 5. Female patients of childbearing potential agree to use a highly effective method of contraception throughout the study. Highly effective method of contraception can be: - combined (estrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, intravaginal, transdermal) - progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable, implantable) - intrauterine device (IUD) - intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) - bilateral tubal occlusion - vasectomized partner - sexual abstinence

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients already treated with taxanes or other chemotherapies known to induce neuropathies in the past year 2. Patients with diagnosed peripheral neuropathy whatever its cause (Diabetes, Alcoholism, HIV, Peripheral vascular disease, Vitamin B deficiencies). Pre-diabetic patients without neuropathy can be included 3. Patients with concomitant therapies known to induce neuropathies 4. Patients treated for neuropathic pain 5. Patients who will not be able to follow the protocol for physical or psychological reasons 6. Patients currently receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors therapy or patients on antidepressants which affect noradrenergic transmission e.g. tricyclic antidepressants and mianserin (as mentioned in the current topical brimonidine labeling of approved products). 7. Female who is pregnant or lactating 8. Female who intends to conceive a child during the clinical trial

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Adverse events (AEs) collected through patient interviews and review of medical records at Day 1 (Week 1), Week 4, Week 7, Week 10, Week 13, Week 16, and at the follow-up visit 4 weeks after the last chemotherapy cycle 2. Physical examination (covering skin, lungs, abdomen, neurological function, musculoskeletal system, lymph nodes, cardiovascular system) conducted by the investigator at screening (Day -15), Day 1 (Week 1), and at the end of the study or early termination visit 3. Vital signs (systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate, measured after 5 minutes in sitting position) at screening visit, Day 1 (Week 1), Week 4, Week 7, Week 10, Week 13, Week 16, and at the follow-up visit 4 weeks after the last chemotherapy cycle

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms measured using the modified Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) questionnaire (hands and feet subscales) at Day 1 (Week 1), Week 4, Week 7, Week 10, Week 13, Week 16, and at the follow-up visit 4 weeks after the last chemotherapy cycle

Countries

Mauritius

Contacts

Public ContactVimi Kolanthan
v.kolanthan@cidp-cro.com+230 4012600

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026