Selpercatinib in Thyroid Cancer (Collaboration with the International Thyroid Oncology Group)

Selpercatinib in Thyroid Cancer (Collaboration with the International Thyroid Oncology Group)

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Description
This study involves taking a study drug called selpercatinib. The overall goal of this study is to find out how effective the study drug is in combination with radioactive iodine (I-131) in treating people with thyroid cancer. The study drug will be given in combination with treatments you will receive as part of your regular cancer care (I-131 and thyrotropin alfa). 

What to expect
The study will enroll male and female patients between 12 and 40 years of age that have been diagnosed with RET fusion-positive radioiodine-refractory thyroid cancer.
As a participant in this research, you will:
  • Receive a study drug called selpercatinib in combination with therapy you would receive as part of your regular cancer care (I-131 and thyrotropin alfa (rhTSH))
  • Complete frequent clinic visits at CHOP
  • Complete medication diaries
  • Have blood tests performed as part of your regular cancer care
  • Have tissue collected if you have a biopsy as part of your regular cancer care
  • Have MRIs and X-rays if you are under the age of 18
  • Have periodic imaging performed as part of your regular cancer care to evaluate your response to treatment
  • Have periodic EKGs and echocardiograms as part of your regular cancer care

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