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Dichloroacetate

Phase 1

Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |Avalon GloboCare Corp.|Last Updated: Mar 11, 2016

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment23

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Dichloroacetate · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00566410A Phase I, Open-Labeled, Single-Arm, Dose Escalation, Clinical and Pharmacology Study of Dichloroacetate (DCA) in Patients With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Solid TumoursNeoplasms
COMPLETED23 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Phase I, Open-Labeled, Single-Arm, Dose Escalation, Clinical and Pharmacology Study of Dichloroacetate (DCA) in Patients With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Solid Tumours
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To assess safety and tolerability of oral DCA
Trial Completion
To determine the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and phase II dose
Trial completion
To characterize pharmacokinetic (PK) profile
Trial Completion

Secondary Endpoints

To evaluate the effect of oral DCA
Trial Completion
To evaluate the clinical response rate
Trial completion
To evaluate the change in standard uptake value by FDG-PET scans before and after treatment with DCA
Trial completion
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DichloroacetateDRUGContinuous daily oral dosage (bid).
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed recurrent or metastatic solid tumours. All patients will have no meaningful therapies available to them including hormone therapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapies. For the malignancies that have no proven therap...

Countries:Canada
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Frequently asked questions about Dichloroacetate

What is Dichloroacetate used for?

Dichloroacetate is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of neoplasms, specifically recurrent and/or metastatic solid tumors. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as a potential oncology therapy.

What does Dichloroacetate target?

Dichloroacetate is a small molecule that targets metabolic pathways in cancer cells. It works by inhibiting pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase, which shifts cellular metabolism from glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation, potentially reducing tumor growth.

Who makes Dichloroacetate?

Dichloroacetate is being developed by Avalon GloboCare Corp., a biopharmaceutical company. The company's stock is traded under the ticker symbol ALBT.

What phase is Dichloroacetate in?

Dichloroacetate is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 1 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is Dichloroacetate in?

Dichloroacetate has one completed clinical trial, NCT00566410, a Phase 1 open-label, single-arm, dose escalation study in patients with recurrent and/or metastatic solid tumors. The trial enrolled 23 participants in Canada.

Is Dichloroacetate the same as DCA?

Yes, Dichloroacetate is commonly referred to as DCA. It is a small molecule being investigated for its potential anti-cancer effects in solid tumors.