๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-02

Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Immunotherapy (NCT07224971)

Assessing the Impact of Circadian Rhythm on Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 Immunotherapy

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Liza Villaruz, MD

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

This study aims to determine whether morning versus afternoon treatment impacts efficacy of (standard of care) immunotherapy in a broad patient population. Patients with any type of advanced/metastatic malignancy are eligible to enroll in this study, as long as first-line anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy is on label for their condition. Participants will then be randomized to either the early treatment group (administration must start and conclude by 11:00 AM +1 hour window) or the late treatment group (administration must start after 12:00 PM).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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 (1 Sites)

  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center โ€” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (412) 623-8963

Email: ruthj2@upmc.edu

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†—