This is a sequential, dose-escalation, non-randomized, prospective, early feasibility trial. The goal of this clinical trial is to gather information on the safety and the recommended dose of the Sarah Nanotechnology System. Eligible participants have stage 4 metastatic solid tumor(s), that is(are) not responding to conventional treatment or have declined standard treatment options. The main question it aims to answer is: • What is the safety profile of the Sarah Nanotechnology System and which field strength and time of irradiation are safe for people? Study participation involves: * One intravenous injection (through a vein in the arm) of a solution that contains tiny particles (nanoparticles) containing iron oxide. The nanoparticles are delivered to the tumor(s) through blood circulation. * About 4 hours after injection of the nanoparticles, participants are placed inside a machine (magnetic field system) where the upper torso will be exposed to low frequency (\~300 kHz) alternating magnetic field (AMF) radiation. This type of radiation, unlike CT or X- rays, is non-ionizing. Non-ionizing means radiation that lacks the energy to remove electrons from an atom. Examples of devices that produce non-ionizing radiation are MRI machines, cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens, and sunlight. The AMF heats up the iron oxide core in the nanoparticles, due to their magnetic properties, which in turn causes the temperature to increase within the tumor(s). Because cancer cells are more sensitive to heat than normal cells, the heat will damage the cancer cells potentially without harming the surrounding healthy tissues. * During the treatment participants are covered by a cooling blanket to control body temperature, which will be monitored continuously throughout the procedure. * Participants are followed up at 1 week and 1 month, and up to 5 years after the one-time treatment.
This is a sequential, open-label, dose-escalation, non-randomized, prospective early feasibility clinical investigation designed to evaluate the safety of the Sarah Nanotechnology System, comprising intravenously administered Sarah Nanoparticles (SaNPs) in combination with a low-frequency Alternating Magnetic Field (AMF) generated by the Electromagnetic Induction System (EIS). The purpose of the study is to assess the safety profile of the SaNP and AMF combination and to identify the recommended dose and irradiation parameters for a subsequent feasibility study. The study will also provide initial information regarding device performance and efficacy. Scientific and Technical Background: The Sarah Nanotechnology System utilizes controlled magnetic hyperthermia to thermally damage malignant cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Following a single intravenous administration, SaNPs, nanoparticles with iron oxide core, circulate systemically and preferentially accumulate within tumor tissue through the Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect, then participant's upper torso is exposed to an AMF (≈ 290 ± 10% kHz) by the EIS (Electromagnetic Induced System). The obtained effect is heating at tumor site. Because AMF exposure can also induce eddy currents on the skin surface a patient cooling blanket system continuously helps regulating body surface temperature. Vital signs and skin temperature are monitored in real time throughout irradiation. Dose-Escalation Design: The study follows a standard 3 + 3 sequential escalation design, once the recommended dose is identified, an expansion cohort will repeat it. SaNP dose: 100% SaNP dose, calculated according to NOAEL. AMF parameters: 290 ± 10% kHz; total irradiation time up to 15 minutes in the first treatment cohort, increasing to 16-20 minutes at the next treatment cohort depending on safety review. Dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) criteria and escalation rules follow standard early-phase device study methodology. Treatment Procedure: On the treatment day, participants undergo laboratory tests and ECG assessment before SaNP infusion. Approximately four hours post-infusion, participants are positioned within the EIS coil for AMF irradiation while covered by a cooling blanket, and analgesic administration per physician discretion. Skin surface and oral temperatures, vital signs, and participant comfort are continuously monitored. After irradiation, repeat laboratory and ECG evaluations are performed prior to discharge. Follow-up assessments occur at 7 ± 2 days and 30 ± 5 days post-treatment and then every 3-6 months up to 5 years for long-term safety surveillance. Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) will be documented and evaluated for severity and relatedness to device or procedure. Real-time safety oversight is performed by the investigator and sponsor medical monitor; the DSMB periodically reviews cumulative safety data and recommends escalation, expansion, or study termination.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
9
This intervention includes the use of intravenus injection of Sarah Nanoparticles (SaNP) containing iron oxide core, together with non-ionizing alternating magnetic field (AMF) radiation.
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
RECRUITINGPrimary safety profile: assessing the number of device related adverse events and serious adverse events.
Evaluating the safety profile of the SaNP application via intravenous administration and the safety of the AMF radiation, in metastatic solid tumor patients, by assessing the procedural adverse events, and serious adverse events.
Time frame: From treatment day and up to 1 month post treatment.
Primary safety of recommended dose: characterization of protocol dosing regimen
Determining the recommended dose for the next efficacy study based on the different treatment arms.
Time frame: From treatment day and up to 1 month post treatment.
Secondary - Initial efficacy evaluation: assessing clinical response according to RECIST 1.1
Assessing response to treatment with SaNP and AMF radiation in participants with solid tumors according to evaluation, 1 month post treatment, of dynamic changes in the irradiated volume compared to baseline CT, using RECIST 1.1.
Time frame: From treatment day and up to 1 month post treatment.
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