Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

At-home cancer treatment versus clinic-based treatment for advanced cancer patients

Official title: Cancer CARE Beyond Walls - A Pilot of a Randomized, Pragmatic Trial of Cancer Directed Therapy Administration in the Patients' Homes Versus in Clinic

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT05969860 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether giving cancer treatment at home is better for comfort and satisfaction compared to getting it at a clinic for people with advanced cancer.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment220 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsnivolumab, pembrolizumab, bevacizumab, trastuzumab, Atezolizumab, Avelumab, Cemiplimab, durvalumab, Daratumumab, tremelimumab, relatlimab, Pertuzumab, Rituximab, Denosumab, cobimetinib, axitinib, lenvatinib, cabozantinib, trametinib, tucatinib, immunotherapy, cyclophosphamide
Locations2 sites (Jacksonville, Florida and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 21, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2027
Study endsMarch 22, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT05969860 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include patients with histologically confirmed advanced malignancies currently receiving specific chemotherapy regimens.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not currently undergoing chemotherapy or those with non-advanced cancer may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of administering cancer-directed therapy at home compared to traditional in-clinic treatment for patients with advanced cancer. The study aims to assess patient-reported experiences and preferences regarding the location of treatment administration. Participants will be randomized to receive either home-based or clinic-based therapy, and their comfort, quality of life, and overall satisfaction will be measured over a 24-week period. The trial seeks to explore innovative care delivery models that could alleviate the burden of cancer treatment on patients and their families.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the quality of life for patients by providing more convenient and comfortable treatment options.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with home-based cancer treatment approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Female or male patients with histologically confirmed malignancy. Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are eligible based on imaging diagnosis along; histologic confirmation is not required.
* Participant must be receiving a standard-of-care treatment regimen listed in this protocol that is being used in accordance with standard medical practice. Specifically, it must be either a) FDA-approved for the participant's disease indication, or b) recommended in nationally recognized professional guidelines (e.g. NCCN, ASCO, ASH, etc.) as standard of care for the disease indication. Off-label use is permitted only if supported by such guidelines.

  * Note, patients diagnosed with any of the following disease types may receive any of the eligible regimens listed. Additionally, patients receiving immunotherapy, such as nivolumab or pembrolizumab, may receive these infusions in home supplemental to any of the regimens identified. Patients may receive any combination of any above listed medications or regimens:
  * Eligible disease cancer types:

    * Anal cancer
    * Appendiceal carcinoma
    * Basal cell carcinoma
    * Bladder cancer
    * Biliary cancer
    * Breast cancer
    * Central Nervous System malignancy including glioblastoma
    * Cervical cancer
    * Cholangiocarcinoma
    * Colorectal carcinoma
    * Endometrial cancer
    * Fallopian tube cancer
    * Gastroesophageal cancer \[including gastric, esophageal, and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers\]
    * Germ cell carcinoma
    * Head and Neck cancer
    * Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    * Liver
    * Lung
    * Lymphoma
    * Melanoma
    * Merkel Cell
    * Multiple Myeloma
    * Myelodysplastic syndrome
    * Myeloid Disorders
    * Neuroendocrine carcinoma
    * Ovarian cancer
    * Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    * Penile carcinoma
    * Peritoneal carcinoma
    * Prostate cancer
    * Renal cell cancer
    * Sarcoma
    * Squamous cell Carcinoma of the Skin
    * Testicular cancer
    * Urethral carcinoma
    * Vaginal carcinoma
    * Vulvar carcinoma
  * Eligible Regimens

    * Fluorouracil (5-FU) +/- leucovorin +/- bevacizumab +/- trastuzumab
    * 5FU +/- leucovorin +/- bevacizumab +/- nivolumab
    * Atezolizumab +/- bevacizumab
    * Atezolizumab +/- bevacizumab + cobimetinib, atezolizumab +/- bevacizumab + vemurafenib, atezolizumab +/- bevacizumab + cobimetinib + vemurafenib
    * Avelumab
    * Avelumab + axitinib
    * Bevacizumab
    * Bevacizumab + capecitabine
    * Bevacizumab + irinotecan (+/- capecitabine)
    * Bevacizumab + olaparib, bevacizumab + lenvatinib, bevacizumab + niraparib, bevacizumab + rucaparib
    * Bevacizumab + Temozolomide, Bevacizumab + Lomustine, or Bevacizumab + everolimus
    * Bevacizumab + trifluridine/tipiracil
    * Bortezomib
    * Bortezomib + cyclophosphamide, bortezomib + lenalidomide, bortezomib + pomalidomide, bortezomib + selinexor
    * Bortezomib + venetoclax
    * Carfilzomib
    * Carfilzomib + cyclophosphamide, carfilzomib + lenalidomide, carfilzomib + pomalidomide, carfilzomib + selinexor
    * Carfilzomib + venetoclax
    * Cemiplimab
    * Cisplatin
    * Cisplatin/5-FU
    * Cisplatin/etoposide
    * Cisplatin + durvalumab
    * Cisplatin + gemcitabine
    * Cisplatin + gemcitabine + durvalumab
    * Daratumumab (+ oral \[PO\] cyclophosphamide, lenalidomide, pomalidomide, or selinexor)
    * Daratumumab + bortezomib (+ PO cyclophosphamide, lenalidomide, pomalidomide, or selinexor)
    * Daratumumab + carfilzomib (+ PO cyclophosphamide, lenalidomide, pomalidomide, or selinexor)
    * Degarelix
    * Durvalumab
    * Durvalumab + tremelimumab
    * Eribulin
    * FOLFIRI +/- bevacizumab (5FU +/- leucovorin + irinotecan)
    * Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan
    * Fulvestrant
    * Fulvestrant + ribociclib, fulvestrant + abemaciclib, fulvestrant + palbociclib, fulvestrant + alpelisib, or fulvestrant + capivasertib
    * Gemcitabine
    * Gemcitabine + durvalumab
    * Gemcitabine + paclitaxel protein-bound
    * Goserelin acetate
    * Irinotecan
    * Irinotecan + capecitabine
    * Lanreotide
    * Leuprolide
    * Nivolumab
    * Nivolumab + cabozantinib
    * Nivolumab-relatlimab
    * Octreotide
    * Paclitaxel
    * Pembrolizumab
    * Pembrolizumab + axitinib, pembrolizumab + lenvatinib, pembrolizumab + capecitabine, pembrolizumab + dabrafenib +/- trametinib, pembrolizumab + trametinib)
    * Pemetrexed
    * Pertuzumab
    * Pemetrexed + pembrolizumab
    * Rituximab
    * Trastuzumab + paclitaxel
    * Trastuzumab with or without pertuzumab maintenance (SQ or IV) (+/- tucatinib +/- capecitabine)
    * Decitabine
    * These regimens can be used only if patients are receiving one of the regimens above:

      * Darbepoetin-alfa
      * Epoetin
      * Filgrastim
* Note: Female or male patients with histologically confirmed malignancy who are currently receiving treatment with one of the above eligible regimens may receive supportive care medications for treatment or prevention of bone metastases, including agents such as:

  * Zoledronic acid
  * Denosumab
* Patient has had adequate tolerability of their clinical standard of care cancer treatment in the opinion of their treating physician and no drug-related infusion reactions prior to consent
* Patients who according to documentation from their treating provider plan to continue the treatment regimen they are currently prescribed for at least 24 weeks from the start of cycle following randomization.
* Residing within the area serviced by supplier and paramedic network
* Residence has wireless fidelity (wifi) to enable a reliable connection with the remote Command Center or it is suitable for connection through a wireless network solution
* Age \>= 18 years at time of registration
* Signed informed consent form by patient
* Willing and able to comply with the study protocol in the investigator's judgement
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 0, 1 or 2
* Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
* RANDOMIZATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: In addition to the criteria above, confirmation by the CCBW Command Center that the patient has adequate tolerability to the standard of care cancer therapy and no drug-related infusion reactions since pre-registration and prior to registration

Exclusion Criteria:

* Receiving any other investigational agent which would be considered as a treatment for the primary neoplasm. Note: Patients are permitted concomitant standard of care oral drugs such as ribociclib, abemaciclib, or palbociclib in combination with endocrine therapy (e.g., Leuprolide, fulvestrant intramuscular \[IM\], etc.); tucatinib and capecitabine in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab for HER2 positive breast cancer; dexamethasone, cyclophosphamide, lenalidomide or pomalidomide for multiple myeloma; temozolomide, lomustine, or afinitor in combination with avastin for glioblastoma. In addition, all oral anti-hormonal agents for breast and prostate cancer are permitted (e.g., tamoxifen, arimidex, abiraterone, etc.) if used in combination with any of the drugs
* Requiring 24/7 assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
* Current inpatient hospitalization (excluding admission to the Advanced Care at Home program)
* Co-morbid systemic illnesses or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessment of safety and toxicity of the prescribed regimens
* Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to:

  * Ongoing or active infection
  * Symptomatic congestive heart failure
  * Unstable angina pectoris
  * Cardiac arrhythmia
  * Myocardial infarction =\< 6 months
  * Wound healing disorder
  * Or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements

Where it's running

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Altru Cancer Center
    Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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