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RecruitingNCT03099356Updated Jul 31, 2026

Cyclophosphamide and Sirolimus for the Treatment of Metastatic, RAI-refractory, Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

A Phase 2 interventional study of Cyclophosphamide and Sirolimus in Metastatic Thyroid Cancer, sponsored by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-31.

Sponsored by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
22
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study will be a non-randomized pilot trial using Cyclophosphamide and Sirolimus for the treatment of metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer. Patients will be treated with Sirolimus 4 mg, PO, days 1-28 as well as Cyclophosphamide 100 mg, PO, days 1-5 and 15-19. Cycle length will be 28 days. Patients will be monitored closely for toxicity and undergo imaging to evaluate efficacy once every 2 cycles.

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Conditions studied

  • Metastatic Thyroid Cancer

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically documented differentiated thyroid cancer with or without metastases, not amenable to curative treatment; or the patient has documented refusal of curative treatment
  • Measurable disease (>10 mm) and have progression of disease based on RECIST criteria. Previously irradiated tumor lesions are not considered measurable unless they have progressed since radiation.
  • Previous failure of Iodine-131 (131I) therapy or not candidates to receive 131I as assessed by treating physician.
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 0-2
  • Life expectance of ≥ 12 weeks
  • 131I therapy not allowed within 24 weeks before entry (4 weeks if negative post-treatment scan)
  • Adequate organ and marrow function
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 3 days prior to treatment
  • Signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the patient (or legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial prior to enrollment
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plans, including willingness to take study medication, laboratory tests, and other study procedures

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to obtain Foundation One testing on archival tissue, or, lack of previous Next Generation Sequencing
  • Chemotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, or radiation therapy within 4 weeks
  • Prior experimental therapy within 4 weeks of planned start of this trial
  • 131I therapy within 24 weeks before entry (4 weeks if negative post-treatment scan)
  • Previous treatment with an mTOR inhibitor
  • Patients who are currently receiving treatment with strong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 or P-glycoprotein that cannot be discontinued at least one week prior to the start of treatment with Cyclophosphamide and Sirolimus
  • Impairment of GI (gastrointestinal) function or GI disease that may significantly alter the absorption of study medications (e.g., ulcerative diseases, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, small bowel resection) including dependence on a G-Tube for administration of medications.
  • A serious uncontrolled medical disorder or active infection that would impair their ability to receive study treatment
  • Patients with known sensitivities to either cyclophosphamide and/or sirolimus
  • Patients with known urinary outflow obstruction
  • Dementia or significantly altered mental status that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent and compliance with the requirements of this protocol
  • Patients (male and female) having procreative potential who are not willing or not able to use adequate contraception or practicing abstinence
  • Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Patients residing in prison
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
22 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Cyclophosphamide and Sirolimus

    Sirolimus 4 mg, PO, days 1-28 as well as Cyclophosphamide 100 mg, PO, days 1-5 and 15-19

    Drug: Cyclophosphamide · Drug: Sirolimus

Interventions

  • DrugCyclophosphamide

    Cyclophosphamide 100 mg, PO, days 1-5 and 15-19

  • DrugSirolimus

    Sirolimus 4 mg, PO, days 1-28

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of patients that respond to treatment

    The primary measure of efficacy will be the overall response rate (ORR) which is defined as those achieving either complete response (CR) or partial response (PR). Partial response is defined as at least a 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter (LD) of target lesions. Complete response is defined as Disappearance of all target lesions, determined by two separate observations conducted not less than 4 weeks apart (there can be no appearance of new lesions) and the disappearance of all non-target lesions and normalization of tumor marker level.

    Time frame: Patients will be followed for response until progression or up to 2 Years

Secondary outcomes

  1. The number of patients that experience toxicity

    The number of patients that experience toxicity by type will be reported.

    Time frame: Patients are followed for toxicity up to 30 days after the last dose of study drug

  2. Median overall survival time

    The median duration of time from start of treatment until death

    Time frame: Patients will be followed until death or up to 2 years

  3. Median progression free survival time

    The median duration of time from start of treatment until progression. Progression is defined as at least a 20% increase in the sum of the LD (longest diameter) of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum LD recorded since the treatment started, or the appearance of one or more new lesions and/or unequivocal progression of existing non-target lesions.

    Time frame: Patients will be followed for response until progression or up to 2 Years

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • University of Michigan Cancer Center
    Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
    Recruiting
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03099356
Lead sponsor
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 4, 2017
Start date
Apr 27, 2017
Primary completion
Dec 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Jul 31, 2026

Study contacts

Cancer AnswerLine
Contact
canceranswerline@umich.edu
1-800-865-1125
Paul Swiecicki, M.D.
Contact
pswiecic@med.umich.edu
Paul Swiecicki, M.D.
principal investigator · University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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