A Phase 2a, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center, randomized study evaluating LSTA1 when added to standard of care (SoC) versus standard of care alone in subjects with advanced solid tumors (BOLSTER)

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier
NCT05712356
Additional Institutions

  • Arizona: Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Kansas: University of Kansas Cancer Center

  • Kentucky: University of Kentucky Medical Center

  • Nevada: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

  • Ohio: Christ Hospital Cancer Center

  • Texas: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Virginia: Inova Schar Cancer Institute


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Principal Investigator
Multiple Investigators
Additional Principal Investigators
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Study Coordinator
Multiple Coordinators
Additional Study Coordinators
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Study Overview
This trial evaluates a new drug, LSTA1, or placebo when added to gemcitabine, cisplatin, and durvalumab as a potential new treatment for metastatic or unresectable cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder carcinoma patients.
Enrollment Information
120 patients total, 40 for cholangiocarcinoma
Study Start Date
20230601
Study End Date
20251231
Study Purpose

  • Is the new drug plus standard treatment safe and tolerable

  • Is the new drug plus standard treatment more effective than standard treatment

Inclusion Criteria

  • Previously untreated metastatic or unresectable cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder cancer

  • Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1

  • ECOG performance status 0 or 1

  • Adequate organ and bone marrow function

  • Adequate contraception

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any major surgery less than 4 weeks prior to baseline disease assessment

  • Active infection (viral, fungal, or bacterial) requiring systemic therapy

  • Known active hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or HIV infection

  • Active tuberculosis

  • History of allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant

  • Prior malignancy requiring active treatment within the previous 3 years

  • Significant or symptomatic cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease (e.g., heart attack, unstable angina, symptomatic congestive heart failure, serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia) within 6 months

  • History or clinical evidence of symptomatic central nervous system (CNS) metastases

  • Active autoimmune disease that might deteriorate when receiving an immune-stimulatory agent

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

Required Tests Prior to Study

  • History and Physical Exam

  • CT or MRI

  • ECG

  • Blood work

Financial Assistance Available
No