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Investigating the Tumour Immune Response of Radiotherapy

Recruiting
Conditions
Cancer
Interventions
Procedure: Biopsy and blood sample collection
Registration Number
NCT05076500
Lead Sponsor
University of Manchester
Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate immune changes which occur before and following standard radiotherapy in a range of tumour types. We will collect tissue and blood samples before and after radiation treatment from participants across six cancer types: cervical, rectal, Head and Neck cancer, nodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cutaneous lymphoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma/ basal cell carcinoma.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this prospective, non-CTIMP, translational study is to assess the feasibility of achieving paired biopsies for immune analysis in patients across six different cancer types: cervical, rectal, Head and Neck cancer, nodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cutaneous lymphoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma/ basal cell carcinoma.

All participants will have a minimum of 1 mandatory biopsy (during/post-radiotherapy \[irradiated site\]) and the potential to have a pre-treatment biopsy if the archival biopsy does not meet the suitability criteria.

Matched blood samples will be collected from participants at baseline, during/post-radiotherapy, and if radiotherapy continues after the on-treatment biopsy is taken, an additional end of treatment blood sample will be collected.

We aim to recruit 10-20 participants per study arm, with the option to increase numbers in study arms that are recruiting well - a maximum of 120 patients in total will be recruited to the study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically confirmed cancer, Stage I-IV, in one of the following: Cervical, rectal, nodal Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cutaneous lymphoma, Head & neck cancer

  • Diagnostic/pre-treatment biopsy confirmed suitable for translational research *

  • Performance status - ECOG 0-2 (Refer to appendix 1), ECOG 3 allowed for arm F (unrelated to underlying cancer) as this group of patients often have ECOG 3 due to age and comorbidities.

  • Age ≥ 18; no upper age limit.

  • Participant considered suitable for radiotherapy

  • Before participant registration, written informed consent must be given according to GCP and national regulations.

    *Pre-treatment biopsy must be from the gross tumour volume within the planned radiation field and must also:

  • Have been formalin fixed for >12h and <72h

  • Have tumour tissue and morphology confirmed by H&E staining

  • Contain sufficient tumour cells (approximately 100)

Exclusion Criteria
  • Participants deemed unsuitable for a biopsy (during or following radiotherapy) in the opinion of the treating oncologist.
  • Participants who have received chemotherapy within 28 days of starting radiotherapy.
  • Participants with intercurrent or past history of hepatitis B, C or human immunodeficiency virus infection if known. A negative test result for hepatitis B, C and HIV infection is required prior to inclusion in the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Cervical cancerBiopsy and blood sample collectionCervical cancer patients receiving standard of care radiotherapy
Head and neck cancerBiopsy and blood sample collectionHead and neck cancer patients receiving standard of care radiotherapy
cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinomaBiopsy and blood sample collectionPatients with cSCC and cBCC receiving standard of care radiotherapy
Rectal cancerBiopsy and blood sample collectionRectal cancer patients receiving standard of care radiotherapy
nodal non-Hodgkin lymphomaBiopsy and blood sample collectionPatients with nodal NHL receiving standard of care radiotherapy
cutaneous lymphomaBiopsy and blood sample collectionPatients with cutaneous lymphoma receiving standard of care radiotherapy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of obtaining paired biopsy samplesWithin 6-7 weeks of starting radiotherapy

To assess the feasibility of obtaining tumour samples pre-radiotherapy (diagnostic or fresh) and a second biopsy during or immediately after radiotherapy, or a surgical sample, from patients undergoing standard of care RT.

Collection of matched blood samplesWithin 6-7 weeks of starting radiotherapy

To obtain additional matched blood samples pre-radiotherapy, during or post-radiotherapy, and at the end of radiotherapy for assessment of immune status of peripheral blood in comparison to the intratumoural microenvironment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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