This device phase I/II, first in human, early feasibility study (EFS), open-label, single-arm trial aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of Gold Nanorod (GNR)-enabled sub-ablative targeted hyperthermia therapy (THT) in patients with unresectable stage 3C/3D/4M1 cutaneous metastatic malignant melanoma that have failed to respond to systemic checkpoint and localized intra-tumoral immunotherapy. The study will involve up to 10 participants with stable or progressive cutaneous and/or subcutaneous skin lesions (Immune Stable Disease (iSD) or Immune Confirmed/Unconfirmed Progressive Disease (iCPD/iUPD)). GNRs, when administered via intra-tumoral injection and activated by NIR light, generate localized heat through a process called THT. This approach selectively targets tumor cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. In this study, 10 participants will receive two THT treatments spaced 7 days apart. The primary objective of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of THT treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Intra-tumoral gold nanorods (SivaRods) exposed to Near Infrared Light (860 +/- 10nm) mediated targeted hyperthermia therapy
Number of participants that successfully complete THT (maintain intra-tumoral temperatures of 42-48C)
Total number of participants that successfully complete targeted hyperthermia therapy ie. maintain an intra-tumoral temperatures between 42-48C for 5 minutes
Time frame: 1 year
Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v5.0
The total number of participants experiencing adverse events, including serious adverse events, will be monitored and graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0
Time frame: 1 year
Number of participants that have a tumor response as assessed by iRECIST 1.1 criteria
The total number of participants that have a tumor response to targeted hyperthermia therapy as assessed by iRECIST 1.1 criteria
Time frame: 1 year
Number of participant's that have an increase in immune cell infiltrates in the tumor biopsy and blood samples post THT compared to pre-treatment patient samples
The total number of participants that have an increase in immune cell infiltrates in their tumor biopsy and blood samples following targeted hyperthermia therapy compared to patients biopsy and blood samples obtained before treatment
Time frame: 1 year
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