๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-26

Isunakinra Alone and in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Colorectal Cancer (MSS) (NCT06634875)

A Phase IIa, Non-Randomized, Open-Label Dose Expansion Trial of Isunakinra in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable, Locally Advanced Colorectal Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Buzzard Pharmaceuticals

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

This study will enroll patients with colorectal cancer that is locally advanced or metastatic. The tumor must be microsatellite stable (MSS), have a tumor mutational burden that is high (TMB-H) and be kras mutated. Patients must have been treated with available approved treatments already. In this study the investigators are testing a new type of immunotherapy, the potent IL-1 inhibitor isunakinra to be added to already approved immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor) in an attempt to get this treatment to work in this treatment resistant type of tumor.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: USC/Norris Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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 (2 Sites)

  • USC/Norris Cancer Center โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian โ€” Newport Beach, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: +46 763 103031

Email: info@buzzardpharma.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†—