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Clinical Trial · NCT02936388
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Transarterial Radioembolisation With Yttrium-90 (SIRT) in Comparison to Transarterial Chemoembolisation With Cisplatin (TACE) in Patients With Liver Metastases From Uveal Melanoma
Overview
Characterisation of effect of SIRT and DSM-TACE as local treatment options for liver metastases in patients with advanced uveal melanoma with respect to progression-free survival and exploratory comparison of secondary endpoints regarding application, activity, adverse effects and impact on quality of life in a randomized study design.
Sponsor
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Phase
Phase 2
Contacts
Caroline Anna Peuker
caroline-anna.peuker@charite.de
+49 30 450 513470
Sebastian Ochsenreither, Dr. med.
sebastian.ochsenreither@charite.de
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT02936388Drug / Compound
Isotope(s):
YTTRIUM-90
Radioisotope: Y-90
Theranostic Role: Therapeutic Agent, SPECT Imaging & PET Imaging
T1/2 (Half-Life): 2.7 Days
Decay Mode: BETA
Energy: max 2.2 MeV
Range: In Tissue: Avg 2.5 mm, Max 11 mm; In Air: 35 feet
Decay Daughters: Zr90 (Stable)
Status: FDA Approvals: SIR-SPHERES® (2000), THERASPHERES® (2021)
Target(s):
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