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STEP-RB - Phase I Sustained-Release Topotecan Episcleral Plaque (Chemoplaque) for Retinoblastoma

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STEP-RB - Phase I Sustained-Release Topotecan Episcleral Plaque (Chemoplaque) for Retinoblastoma

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DiagnosisRetinoblastoma Study StatusClosed to enrollment
PhaseI
AgeChild - (up to 17 Years)RandomisationNO
Line of treatmentFirst line treatment, Disease relapse or progression
Routes of Treatment AdministrationTopotecan - administered using an episcleral plaque (chemoplaque), an implant which contains topotecan (drug). The implant is attached to the outside of the eye and delivers topotecan directly into the eye.
Last Posted Update2024-01-09
ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT04428879
International Sponsor
The Hospital for Sick Children
Principal Investigators for Canadian Sites
The Hospital for Sick Children - Daniel Morgenstern
Centres
Medical contact

Dr. Daniel Morgenstern

daniel.morgenstern@sickkids.ca

Social worker/patient navigator contact

Karen Fung 

karen.fung@sickkids.ca

Clinical research contact

New Agent and Innovative Therapies (NAIT) 

nait.info@sickkids.ca

 

 

 

Study Description

This clinical trial studies the side effects and how well a chemoplaque with topotecan (a medication attached to the outside of the eye) works in treating patients with retinoblastoma. This plaque has to be installed and removed under general anesthesia by the ophthalmology team. It delivers the chemotherapy inside the eye.

Inclusion Criteria
  • Age up to 18 years
  • Retinoblastoma in at least one eye
  • Multiple other inclusion and exclusion criteria could apply and will be reviewed by your treating team