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DETERMINE Trial Treatment Arm 01: Alectinib in Adult, Paediatric and Teenage/Young Adult Patients With ALK Positive Cancers

Sponsor: Cancer Research UK

NCT ID: NCT05770037

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At a glance

What the study gets you
Access to the study treatment being tested
Type of study
Interventional (receives a drug or procedure)
Time in hospital
In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
Drug or intervention
Alectinib (drug)
How long the study runs
Study runs about 70 months (dates as stated)
About the drug or intervention
Alectinib — drug: Adult patients will be administered alectinib orally at a dose of 600 mg (four 150 mg capsules) twice daily.
Patient visit burden
Not specified by the sponsor
Type of study
Testing a treatment
Ages
Not specified
Who
All
Number of participants
30
Started
2023-12-18
Last checked
2025-11

Plain English Summary

What is this study?

  • • Testing a new treatment for haematological malignancy
  • • Phase2/Phase3 - 30 participants
  • • This clinical trial is looking at a drug called alectinib

Who can take part?

  • • Adults
  • • Diagnosed with haematological malignancy

Where?

  • • Belfast - Belfast City Hospital
  • • Birmingham - University Hospital Birmingham
  • • Birmingham - Birmingham Children's Hospital
  • • Bristol - Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
  • • +23 more UK sites

This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.

About This Trial

This clinical trial is looking at a drug called alectinib. Alectinib is approved as standard of care treatment for adult patients with certain types of lung cancer. This means it has gone through clinical trials and been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK. Alectinib works in lung cancer patients with a particular mutation in their cancer known as ALK. Investigators now wish to find out if it will be useful in treating patients with other cancer types which have the same mutation. If the results are positive, the study team will work with the NHS and the Cancer Drugs Fund to see if these drugs can be routinely accessed for patients in the future. This trial is part of a trial programme called DETERMINE. The programme will also look at other anti-cancer drugs in the same way, through matching the drug to rare cancer types or ones with specific mutations.

More detail

DETERMINE Treatment Arm 01 (alectinib) aims to evaluate the efficacy of alectinib in ALK-positive rare\* adult, paediatric and teenage/young adult (TYA) cancers and in common cancers where an ALK mutation or amplification is considered to be infrequent. \*Rare is defined generally as incidence less than 6 cases in 100,000 patients (includes paediatric and teenagers/young adult cancers) or common cancers with rare alterations. This treatment arm has a target sample size of 30 evaluable patients. Sub-cohorts may be defined and further expanded to a target of 30 evaluable patients each. The ultimate aim is to translate positive clinical findings to the NHS (Cancer Drugs Fund) to provide new treatment options for rare adult, paediatric and TYA cancers. OUTLINE: Pre-screening: The Molecular Tumour Board makes a treatment recommendation for the patient based on molecularly-defined cohorts (See information on Master Screening Protocol below). Screening: Consenting patients undergo biopsy and collection of blood samples for research purposes. Treatment: Patients will receive alectinib until disease progression without clinical benefit, unacceptable adverse events (AEs) or withdrawal of consent. Patients will also undergo collection of blood samples at various intervals while receiving treatment and at EoT. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 2 years. THE DETERMINE TRIAL MASTER (SCREENING) PROTOCOL: Please see DETERMINE Trial Master (Screening) Protocol record (NCT05722886) for information on the DETERMINE Trial Master Protocol and applicable documents.

Haematological MalignancyMalignant NeoplasmLymphoproliferative DisordersNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasms by SiteCancerAnaplastic Large Cell LymphomaLymphomaRenal Cell CarcinomaNeuroblastomaSolid Tumour

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Eligibility at a Glance

Key info

  • Age: Not specified
  • Who can join: All genders

Biomarkers mentioned

ALKHave a negativemettesting positiveCD4

Treatment history

Treatments you must have had:

  • ✓ a body weight ≥40kg

What the study is looking for

  • ✓A. Confirmed diagnosis of an ALK-positive cancer using an analytically validated next-generation sequencing method.
  • ✓B. Women of childbearing potential are eligible, provided that they meet the following criteria:
  • ✓Have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test before enrolment and;
  • ✓Agree to use one form of highly effective birth control method such as:
  • ✓I. combined (oestrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation...

Who cannot take part

  • ✗A. Diagnosis of ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
  • ✗B. Female patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the trial or for three...
  • ✗Patients who present with a GI primary tumour or metastases to the GI tract may be considered.
  • ✗H. History of organ transplantation.
  • ✗I. causing symptoms bradycardia for age.
See the full criteria
THE PATIENT MUST FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA WITHIN THE DETERMINE MASTER PROTOCOL (NCT05722886) AND WITHIN THE TREATMENT ARM 01 (ALECTINIB) OUTLINED BELOW\* \*When alectinib-specific inclusion/exclusion criteria or precautions below differ from those specified in the Master Protocol, the alectinib-specific criteria will take precedence. Inclusion Criteria: A. Confirmed diagnosis of an ALK-positive malignancy using an analytically validated next-generation sequencing method. B. Women of childbearing potential are eligible, provided that they meet the following criteria: * Have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test before enrolment and; * Agree to use one form of highly effective birth control method such as: I. combined (oestrogen and progestogen containing) hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation \[oral, intravaginal or transdermal\] II. progestogen-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation (oral, injectable or implantable) III. intrauterine device (IUD) IV. intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) V. bilateral tubal occlusion VI. vasectomised partner VII. sexual abstinence Effective from the first administration of alectinib, throughout the trial and for three months after the last administration of alectinib. C. Male patients with partners who are women of childbearing potential are eligible provided that they agree to the following, from first administration of alectinib, throughout the trial and for three months after the last administration of alectinib: * Agree to take measures not to father children by using a barrier method of contraception (condom plus spermicide) or sexual abstinence. * Non-vasectomised male patients with partners who are women of childbearing potential must also be willing to ensure that their partner uses a highly effective method of contraception, as in criterion B, above. * Male patients with pregnant or lactating partners must be advised to use barrier method contraception (e.g. condom) to prevent drug exposure of the foetus or neonate. All male patients must refrain from donating sperm for the same period. D. Patients must be able and willing to undergo a fresh tissue biopsy. Note that for patients with haematological malignancies or neuroblastomas, blood, bone marrow aspiration and/or trephine or lymph node biopsy samples may be taken. E. Paediatric patients (patients aged \<18 years) must have a body weight ≥40kg. F. ADULT PATIENTS (≥18 years): Adequate organ function as per haematological and biochemical indices within the ranges defined in the protocol. These measurements should be performed to confirm the patient's eligibility. G. PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS (\<18 years): Adequate organ function as per haematological and biochemical indices within the ranges shown below. These measurements should be performed to confirm the patient's eligibility. Exclusion Criteria: A. Diagnosis of ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. B. Female patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the trial or for three months following their last dose of alectinib. C. Prior treatment with the same class of drug unless genetic profile demonstrates a mechanism of resistance known to be potentially sensitive to alectinib. Patients who have previously received crizotinib (Xalkori\^\[®\]) and did not respond, or who responded inadequately or responded adequately and subsequently progressed, are allowed into the trial. D. History of or radiological evidence of interstitial lung disease and/or pneumonitis. Prior localised radiotherapy related pneumonitis is permitted if resolved and off steroids and asymptomatic for \>6 months. E. Patients at risk of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation e.g. history of diverticulitis, concomitant use of medicinal product with a recognized risk of GI perforation (unless patient has also been co-prescribed gastric protection). • Patients who present with a GI primary tumour or metastases to the GI tract may be considered. F. Patient unable to swallow or tolerate oral medication or any GI disorder that may affect absorption of oral medications, such as malabsorption syndrome or following major bowel resection. Paediatric patients will be excluded if they are unable to swallow the capsules, as per the dosing schedule (150 mg dose strength). G. Patients with clinically significant pre-existing cardiac conditions, including uncontrolled or symptomatic angina, uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmias (within three months), or New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV congestive heart failure. Patients with a cerebrovascular event (including stroke or transient ischaemic attack \[TIA\]), or cardiovascular event (including acute myocardial infarction \[MI\]), within three months before the first dose of alectinib. • Patients with primary CNS tumours may be considered unless intra-tumoural bleeding has occurred within 2 weeks of the first dose of alectinib, and patients with punctate CNS haemorrhages \<3 mm may be considered. H. History of organ transplantation. I. Symptomatic bradycardia for age. J. Known hypersensitivity to alectinib or any of the excipients. See the current alectinib (Alecensa® 150 mg hard capsules) SmPC for the full list. K. Patients who were administered a live, attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to enrolment, or anticipation of need for such a vaccine during alectinib treatment or within six months after the final dose of alectinib. L. Active hepatitis B or C virus or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positivity or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related illness. Patients with history of testing positive for HIV infection are eligible provided the each of the following conditions are met: * CD4 count ≥350/μL; * undetectable viral load; * receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) that does not interact with IMP (patients should be on established ART for at least four weeks); and * no HIV/AIDS-associated opportunistic infection in the last 12 months. M. Familial or personal history of congenital bone disorders, bone metabolism alterations or known osteopenia in the patient. N. Any clinically significant concomitant disease or condition (or its treatment) that could interfere with the conduct of the trial or absorption of oral medications or that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, pose an unacceptable risk to the patient in this trial.

Where Is This Study? (27 UK sites)

Belfast City Hospital

Belfast BT9 7AB, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Vicky Coyle, ProfPrincipal Investigator
Vicky Coyle, ProfV.Coyle@qub.ac.uk

University Hospital Birmingham

Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Gary Middleton, ProfPrincipal Investigator

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Birmingham, United Kingdom

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Site contact (verified)
Gerard Millen, DrPrincipal Investigator

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol BS2 8BJ, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Antony Ng, DrPrincipal Investigator

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Bristol BS2 8ED, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Antony Ng, DrPrincipal Investigator

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge CB2 OQQ, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Bristi Basu, DrPrincipal Investigator

Velindre Cancer Centre

Cardiff CF14 2TL, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Robert Jones, DrPrincipal Investigator

Cardiff Children's Hospital

Cardiff CF14 4XW, United Kingdom

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Site contact (verified)
Madeline Adams, DrPrincipal Investigator

Western General Hospital

Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Stefan Symeonides, DrPrincipal Investigator

The Beatson Hospital

Glasgow G12 OYN, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Patricia Roxburgh, DrPrincipal Investigator

Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow

Glasgow G51 4TF, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Milind Ronghe, DrPrincipal Investigator

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Olubukola Ayodele, DrPrincipal Investigator

Alder Hey Hospital

Liverpool L14 5AB, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Lisa Howell, DrPrincipal Investigator

University College London Hospital

London NW1 2BU, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Martin Forster, ProfPrincipal Investigator

Guy's Hospital

London SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
James Spicer, DrPrincipal Investigator

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Darren Hargrave, DrPrincipal Investigator

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Manchester M13 9WL, United Kingdom

NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Site contact (verified)
Guy Makin, DrPrincipal Investigator

The Christie Hospital

Manchester M20 4BX, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Matthew Krebs, DrPrincipal Investigator

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Metropolitan Borough of Wirral CH63 4JY, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Dan Palmer, DrPrincipal Investigator

Great North Children's Hospital

Newcastle NE1 4LP, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Alastair Greystoke, DrPrincipal Investigator

Freeman Hospital

Newcastle NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Alastair Greystoke, DrPrincipal Investigator

Churchill Hospital

Oxford OX3 7LE, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Sarah Pratap, DrPrincipal Investigator

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Sarah Pratap, DrPrincipal Investigator

Weston Park Hospital

Sheffield S10 2SJ, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Sarah Danson, DrPrincipal Investigator

Sheffield's Children's Hospital

Sheffield S10 2TH, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Daniel Yeomanson, DrPrincipal Investigator

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Juliet Gray, ProfPrincipal Investigator

The Royal Marsden Hospital

Sutton SM2 5PT, United Kingdom

Recruiting
Site contact (verified)
Lynley Marshall, DrPrincipal Investigator

How to Get in Touch

Aida Sarmiento Castro

Sponsor contact

CONTACT

+44 207 242 0200 determine@cancer.org.uk
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov · Last verified: 2025-11