๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-03

Determine Safety & Recommended Phase 2 Dosing of Zeaxanthin Alone or in Combination w/Pembrolizumab in Patients With Metastatic Cancer (NCT05232409)

A Phase I Study to Determine the Safety and Recommended Phase 2 Dosing of Zeaxanthin Alone or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Metastatic Solid Tumors

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Valley Health System

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of the research is to determine the highest dose of an oral compound called zeaxanthin that can be safely taken each day in patients with advanced cancer, the toxicity profile of zeaxanthin, and the dose of zeaxanthin to use in future cancer clinical trials.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Valley Hospital-Luckow Pavilion โ€” Paramus, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years to 99 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Valley Hospital-Luckow Pavilion โ€” Paramus, New Jersey

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (201) 634-5792

Email: SYOUNG3@Valleyhealth.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—