Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Alpha DaRT treatment for skin squamous cell cancer in immunocompromised patients

Official title: A Single Arm, Open Label Clinical Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Intratumoral Alpha DaRT224 for the Treatment of Immunocompromised Patients With Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Run by Alpha Tau Medical LTD. · NCT06615635 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether placing Alpha DaRT seeds directly into a skin squamous cell carcinoma can shrink tumors and improve outcomes in people with compromised immune systems.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment28 (estimated)
SponsorAlpha Tau Medical LTD.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Radiation
Locations11 sites (Gilbert, Arizona and 10 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT06615635 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with a single cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma lesion ≤7 cm, immunocompromised, ECOG ≤2, and eligibility for intratumoral DaRT implantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients with lesions not technically amenable to DaRT placement, multiple lesions, or unsuitable for the procedure may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a multicenter, single-arm study evaluating intratumoral diffusion of radioactive Alpha DaRT seeds (Radium-224) in immunocompromised patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Up to 28 participants will receive DaRT seeds inserted into the tumor for 14–21 days, after which responses are assessed by RECIST v1.1 and safety is tracked using CTCAE v5. Primary outcome is objective response rate; secondary outcomes include progression-free survival up to 12 months, overall survival up to 12 months, and local tumor control through 12 months. The trial uses a nonrandomized design to determine initial efficacy and safety in this specific population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience tumor shrinkage and potential improvements in local control and survival.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of DaRT approaches have shown evidence of activity in various tumors, but this specific immunocompromised, cutaneous SCC setting is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Patients with cutaneous SCC histologically confirmed 2. Histopathological confirmation within 6 months of enrollment provided no tumor treatment occurred between the biopsy and enrollment 3. Immunocompromised due to any primary or secondary immunodeficiencies Measurable disease according to RECIST v 1.1.

  4\. Patient able and willing to undergo multiple CT scans 5. Tumor size ≤7 cm, at the longest diameter. 6. Single lesion per subject. 7. Targeted lesion must be technically amenable for complete coverage (including margins) by the DaRT seeds. Targets will be deemed technically amenable for complete coverage if there are entry and exit vectors for placement that are not hindered by bone or major vessels or other vital organs (eg. eye) as decided by treating physician and sponsor.

  8\. Interstitial implant indication validated by multidisciplinary team. 9. ECOG Performance Status ≤2. 10. Life expectancy ≥12 months. 11. Subjects male/ female ≥18. 12. Willing and have the ability to provide signed Informed Consent. 13. Patients, male and female, with reproductive potential (including women who are menopausal for less than a year and not surgically sterilized), must practice acceptable effective methods of birth control, such as barrier methods, condom or diaphragm with spermicide or abstinence. Birth control should be continued for 1 year after the DaRT insertion visit.

  14\. Women with childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test during the screening period and up to V1, prior to the DaRT insertion procedure.

  15\. Blood tests values:
  * Platelets ≥100,000 mm3,
  * Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5xULN,
  * AST ≤2.5xULN,
  * SGOT ≤2.5xULN,
  * SGPT ≤2.5xULN,
  * Alkaline Phosphatase ≤2.5xULN.
  * Creatinine Clearance ≥30 ml/min.
  * INR or Prothrombin time ≤1.5xULN.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1\. Distant or nodal metastatic disease (according to the TNM staging system - N+ or M1 patients are excluded).

  2\. T4 disease 3. extensive PNI 4. Previously untreated cutaneous SCC 5. Mucosal SCC. 6. Inability to fully cover the entire volume with DaRT seeds 7. Inability to place DaRT seeds into tumor due to inaccessibility by presence of bones or major vessels or vital organs 8. Inability or unwillingness to undergo multiple CT scans 9. Patients receiving any of the following within 4 weeks of enrollment:
  1. Antineoplastic systemic chemotherapy or biological therapy
  2. Immunotherapy
  3. Investigational agents other than the study intervention
  4. Radiation therapy
  5. Live vaccines within 30 days prior to the first dose of trial treatment and while participating in the trial.

     10\. Longest tumor diameter \>7 cm. 11. Tumor with keratoacanthoma histology. 12. Known hypersensitivity to any component of treatment. 13. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease e.g., cardiac failure of New York Heart Association class III-IV, uncontrolled coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, history of myocardial infarction in the last 12 months.

     14\. Any medical or Psychiatric illness, which in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the patient's ability to tolerate treatment and to adhere to the clinical trial protocol.

     15\. Serious medical comorbidities that, in the opinion of the investigator, may affect subject compliance and/or interpretation of treatment safety or effectiveness.

     16\. High probability of protocol non-compliance (in opinion of investigator). 17. Volunteers participating in another interventional study in the past 30 days which might conflict with the endpoints of this study or the evaluation of response or toxicity of DaRT.

     18\. Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin that has undergone potentially curative therapy or in situ cervical cancer.

     19\. Patients do not agree to use adequate contraception (vasectomy or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry and for 1 year after the DaRT insertion visit.

     20\. Breastfeeding or pregnant women 21. Tattoos scars, body jewelry (e.g., nose rings) or other identifying marks which cannot be adequately hidden on digital photos or other identifying marks which cannot be adequately hidden on digital photos

Where it's running

  • Banner Health
    Gilbert, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Us Dermatology Parthners
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Alliance Dermatology
    Phoenix, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hollywood Dermatology
    Hollywood, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Emory University
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Bassett Healthcare
    Cooperstown, New York, United States
    Recruiting
Show 5 more locations
  • Integrity Research Clinical Associates
    Boca Raton, Florida, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Palm Beach Dermatology Group
    Palm Beach, Florida, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Day Star Skin Cancer Center
    Poinciana, Florida, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hadassah Medical Center
    Jerusalem, Israel
    Not yet recruiting

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  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.