Induction, Concurrent and Adjuvant Nivolumab Combined With Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Radiotherapy Alone in Locoregionally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Phase 2, Multi-center, Single-arm Clinical Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- PD-1 blocking antibody
- Conditions
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
- Enrollment
- 152
- Locations
- 6
- Primary Endpoint
- Failure-free survival (FFS)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a phase 2, single-arm, multicenter clinical trial, with the purpose to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy, safety, and tolerability of PD-1 Blockade nivolumab combined with a deintensified chemoradiotherapy by sparing concurrent cisplatin from the standard induction chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy in high-risk locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Detailed Description
This phase 2, single-arm, multicenter clinical trial plans to enroll 152 patients with newly-diagnosed, pathologically-proven, untreated locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LANPC) at high-risk of distant metastasis (T4N1M0 or T1-4N2-3M0, according to American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\]/Union for International Cancer Control \[UICC\] 8th edition clinical staging system). Patients will receive 3 cycles of induction chemotherapy (IC; gemcitabine-cisplatin regimen) followed by intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) alone. Nivolumab injection OPDIVO® will start on day 1 of the first cycle IC and continue every 3 weeks for 6 cycles till the end of IMRT, involving the whole-course of IC + IMRT alone. The first and last 3 cycles of nivolumab are administrated concurrently with IC and IMRT, respectively. After the completion of IMRT, adjuvant nivolumab will begin every 4 weeks for 6 cycles.
Investigators
Jun Ma, MD
Principal Investigator
Sun Yat-sen University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age: 18 to 65;
- •Pathological type: non-keratinizing carcinoma (World Health Organization criteria);
- •Diagnosed with LANPC (T4N1, T1-4N2-3) according to the 8th edition clinical staging system of the American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\]/Union for International Cancer Control \[UICC\];
- •ECOG performance score: 0 to 1;
- •Normal bone marrow function: white blood cell count \> 4×109/L, hemoglobin \> 90g/L, platelet count \> 100×109/L;
- •Normal values of thyroid function, amylase and lipase examination, pituitary function, inflammation and infection indicators, myocardial enzymes, and ECG results. For patients older than 50 years with a smoking history, normal lung function are required. Patients with abnormal ECG and/or a history of vascular disease (but not meeting the exclusion criteria listed in the exclusion criteria 7) need further testing and require normal results of myocardial function and color Doppler ultrasound.
- •Normal liver and kidney function: total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN); alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase ≤ 2.5 × ULN; alkaline phosphatase ≤ 2.5 × ULN; creatinine clearance rate ≥ 60 ml/min;
- •Patients must sign informed consent and be willing and able to comply with the requirements of visits, treatment, laboratory tests and other research requirements stipulated in the research schedule;
- •Subjects with pregnancy ability must agree to use reliable contraceptive measures from screening to 1 year after treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) positive and HBV DNA \> 1×10E3 copies/ml; anti-hepatitis C virus positive;
- •Anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive or diagnosed with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS);
- •Active tuberculosis: active tuberculosis in the past 1 year should be excluded regardless with treatment; history of active tuberculosis over 1 year should be excluded except that previous regulatory anti-tuberculosis treatment is proved;
- •Active, known or suspected autoimmune disease (including but not limited to uveitis, enteritis, hepatitis, pituitary, nephritis, vasculitis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and asthma requiring bronchiectasis). Exceptions are type I diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism requiring hormone replacement therapy, skin disorders requiring no systemic treatment (such as vitiligo, psoriasis or alopecia);
- •Previous interstitial lung disease or pneumonia requiring oral or intravenous steroid therapy;
- •Chronic treatment with systemic glucocorticoid (dose equivalent to or over 10 mg prednisone per day) or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy. Subjects who used inhaled or topical corticosteroids were eligible;
- •Uncontrolled heart disease, for example: 1) heart failure (NYHA level ≥ 2); 2) unstable angina; 3) myocardial infarction in past 1 year; 4) supraventricular or ventricular arrhythmia requiring treatment or intervention;
- •Pregnant or lactating women (pregnancy test should be considered for women with sexual life and fertility);
- •Previous or concurrent with other malignant tumors, except for adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, cervical carcinoma in situ and thyroid papillary cancer;
- •Allergy to macromolecular protein preparations, or any component of nivolumab;
Arms & Interventions
PD-1 blocking antibody combined with IC+IMRT
All participants will receive induction chemotherapy (IC; every 3 weeks × 3 cycles; gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 day 1, 8 + cisplatin 80 mg/m2 day 1) followed by intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT; 70 Gy, 33 fractions, 5 fractions/week, 1 fraction/day) alone. PD-1 blocking antibody (360 mg per cycle) will start on day 1 of the first cycle IC and continue every 3 weeks for 6 cycles till the end of IMRT, involving the whole-course of IC + IMRT alone. The first and last 3 cycles of PD-1 blocking antibody are administrated concurrently with IC and IMRT, respectively. After 4 weeks of the completion of IMRT, adjuvant PD-1 blocking antibody (480 mg per cycle) will begin every 4 weeks for 6 cycles.
Intervention: PD-1 blocking antibody
PD-1 blocking antibody combined with IC+IMRT
All participants will receive induction chemotherapy (IC; every 3 weeks × 3 cycles; gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 day 1, 8 + cisplatin 80 mg/m2 day 1) followed by intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT; 70 Gy, 33 fractions, 5 fractions/week, 1 fraction/day) alone. PD-1 blocking antibody (360 mg per cycle) will start on day 1 of the first cycle IC and continue every 3 weeks for 6 cycles till the end of IMRT, involving the whole-course of IC + IMRT alone. The first and last 3 cycles of PD-1 blocking antibody are administrated concurrently with IC and IMRT, respectively. After 4 weeks of the completion of IMRT, adjuvant PD-1 blocking antibody (480 mg per cycle) will begin every 4 weeks for 6 cycles.
Intervention: Gemcitabine
PD-1 blocking antibody combined with IC+IMRT
All participants will receive induction chemotherapy (IC; every 3 weeks × 3 cycles; gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 day 1, 8 + cisplatin 80 mg/m2 day 1) followed by intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT; 70 Gy, 33 fractions, 5 fractions/week, 1 fraction/day) alone. PD-1 blocking antibody (360 mg per cycle) will start on day 1 of the first cycle IC and continue every 3 weeks for 6 cycles till the end of IMRT, involving the whole-course of IC + IMRT alone. The first and last 3 cycles of PD-1 blocking antibody are administrated concurrently with IC and IMRT, respectively. After 4 weeks of the completion of IMRT, adjuvant PD-1 blocking antibody (480 mg per cycle) will begin every 4 weeks for 6 cycles.
Intervention: Cisplatin
PD-1 blocking antibody combined with IC+IMRT
All participants will receive induction chemotherapy (IC; every 3 weeks × 3 cycles; gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 day 1, 8 + cisplatin 80 mg/m2 day 1) followed by intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT; 70 Gy, 33 fractions, 5 fractions/week, 1 fraction/day) alone. PD-1 blocking antibody (360 mg per cycle) will start on day 1 of the first cycle IC and continue every 3 weeks for 6 cycles till the end of IMRT, involving the whole-course of IC + IMRT alone. The first and last 3 cycles of PD-1 blocking antibody are administrated concurrently with IC and IMRT, respectively. After 4 weeks of the completion of IMRT, adjuvant PD-1 blocking antibody (480 mg per cycle) will begin every 4 weeks for 6 cycles.
Intervention: Intensity-modulated radiotherapy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Failure-free survival (FFS)
Time Frame: 3-year
Failure-free survival is measured from day of enrollment until the first indication of treatment failure (either locoregional recurrence or distant metastasis) or death from any cause, whichever occurred first
Secondary Outcomes
- Overall survival (OS)(3-year)
- Locoregional failure-free survival (LRFFS)(3-year)
- Incidence rate of investigator-reported adverse events (AEs)(3-year)
- Quality of life (QoL): questionnaire(baseline, week 7, 14, 38, 62)
- Distant failure-free survival (DFFS)(3-year)
- Incidence rate of patient-reported adverse events (AEs)(3-year)