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A Study of Atezolizumab with or without Tiragolumab in Participants with Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma whose Cancers have not Progressed Following Definitive Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy (SKYSCRAPER-07)

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Registration Number
2022-502052-30-00
Lead Sponsor
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Brief Summary

To evaluate the efficacy of tiragolumab+atezolizumab compared with double placebo based on investigator assessed progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) and to evaluate the efficacy of placebo+atezolizumab compared with double placebo based on investigator assessed OS

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing, recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
167
Inclusion Criteria

Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus

Definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) treatment according to regional oncology guidelines (Such as National Comprehensive Cancer Network [NCCN; see Appendix 10 for recommended treatment], European Society for Medical Oncology [ESMO], Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology [CSCO], etc.) for esophageal cancer and with the following criteria: Patients with inoperable cancer must have received at least 2 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy consistent with definitive treatment (50-64 Gy) without evidence of radiographic disease progression per RECIST v1.1, as documented by comparison of scans (pre- and post-dCRT) prior to randomization. Patients with cervical esophageal squamous cell carcinoma may receive higher radiation dose (50-66 Gy), as per local oncology guidelines. Randomization into the study must occur within 1-84 days after the last dose of radiation therapy. Use of herbal therapies/traditional Chinese medicines with anti-cancer activity intended to treat the disease under the study must be discontinued prior to randomization.

Stage II-IVA per American Joint Committee on Cancer/Union for International Cancer Control, 8th edition, unresectable locally advanced disease (medically or surgery is declined) prior to definitive concurrent chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) – Patients are not expected to undergo tumor resection during the course of the study. – Ineligibility for curative surgery must be based on the documented opinion of the qualified medical, surgical or radiation oncologist. – Stage IVB patients diagnosed with cervical or upper thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with supraclavicular lymph node metastases only and are deemed suitable for definitive concurrent chemoradiation therapy in the opinion of the treating physician, multidisciplinary team or tumor board are eligible

Representative archival formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor specimens < 12 months old, collected prior to initiation of dCRT in either paraffin blocks (preferred over slides) or approximately 10-15 slides (15 slides preferred) containing unstained, freshly cut, serial sections (of the 10-15 slides, 5 are for the stratification PD-L1 testing). The number of slides provided may also be governed by local regulations (e.g., Human Genetic Resources Administration of China) Tumor tissue must be submitted for PD-L1 (SP263) expression evaluation prior to randomization. Tumor tissue should be of good quality based on total and viable tumor content and be submitted with an associated pathology report. Patients whose tumor tissue is not evaluable for PD-L1 expression are not eligible. For the purpose of stratification, the PD-L1 score of the patient’s tumor will be the highest PD-L1 TIC score among all samples tested from a single patient prior to stratification, if multiple samples are submitted. Acceptable samples include core needle biopsies for deep tumor tissue or excisional, incisional, punch, or forceps biopsies for cutaneous, subcutaneous, or mucosal lesions. FFPE tumor specimens in paraffin blocks are preferred. Fine-needle aspiration, brushing, cell pellet from effusions and lavage samples are not acceptable.

Patients without hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or for patients with a positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test and/or a positive total hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) test in the absence of a positive hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) test at screening: HBV DNA < 500 IU/mL Patients with detectable HBV DNA should be managed per institutional guidelines. Initiation of anti-HBV therapy should be ≥ 14 days prior to initiation

Negative hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody test at screening, or positive HCV antibody test followed by a negative HCV RNA test at screening The HCV RNA test will be performed only for patients who have a positive HCV antibody test.

Exclusion Criteria

Prior treatment with CD137 agonists or immune checkpoint blockade therapies, including anti-CTLA-4, anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1 and anti-T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) therapeutic antibodies

Any unresolved toxicity of NCI CTCAE Grade ≥ 2 from the prior chemoradiation therapy Patients with irreversible and manageable hearing loss are eligible.

Evidence of complete esophageal obstruction not amenable to treatment

Histology consistent with small cell esophageal carcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, or mixed carcinoma

High risk for developing esophageal fistula by clinical assessment or imaging, such as prior history or associated symptoms of esophageal fistula, or primary tumor invasion of the great vessels or trachea

Prior esophagectomy

Study & Design

Study Type
Not specified
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the investigator (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

1. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the investigator (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

2. Overall survival (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

2. Overall survival (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

3. Overall Survival (for placebo + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

3. Overall Survival (for placebo + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the investigator (for placebo + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

1. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the investigator (for placebo + atezolizumab compared with double placebo)

2. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the investigator (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab)

2. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the investigator (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab)

3. Overall Survival (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab)

3. Overall Survival (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab)

4. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the independent review facility (IRF) (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab and double placebo)

4. Progression-Free Survival as determined by the independent review facility (IRF) (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab and double placebo)

5. Confirmed ORR as determined by the investigator (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab and double placebo)

5. Confirmed ORR as determined by the investigator (for tiragolumab + atezolizumab compared with placebo + atezolizumab and double placebo)

6. Confirmed ORR as determined by an IRF

6. Confirmed ORR as determined by an IRF

7. Duration of response as determined by the investigator

7. Duration of response as determined by the investigator

8. Duration of response as determined by the IRF

8. Duration of response as determined by the IRF

9. Proportion of patients with clinically meaningful changes in physical functioning, role functioning, global health status/quality of life, and dysphagia, as measured by the respective scales of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life-Core 30 Questionnaire and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life-Esophageal Cancer, Module 18 Questionnaire

9. Proportion of patients with clinically meaningful changes in physical functioning, role functioning, global health status/quality of life, and dysphagia, as measured by the respective scales of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life-Core 30 Questionnaire and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life-Esophageal Cancer, Module 18 Questionnaire

10. Incidence and severity of adverse events

10. Incidence and severity of adverse events

11. Severity for all events will be graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0, and severity for CRS will also be graded according to the ASTCT consensus grading scale.

11. Severity for all events will be graded according to NCI CTCAE v5.0, and severity for CRS will also be graded according to the ASTCT consensus grading scale.

12. Serum concentration of tiragolumab and atezolizumab at specified timepoints

12. Serum concentration of tiragolumab and atezolizumab at specified timepoints

13. Prevalence of anti-drug antibody (ADAs) to tiragolumab at baseline and incidence of ADAs to tiragolumab during the study

13. Prevalence of anti-drug antibody (ADAs) to tiragolumab at baseline and incidence of ADAs to tiragolumab during the study

14. Prevalence of ADAs to atezolizumab at baseline and incidence of ADAs to atezolizumab during the study

14. Prevalence of ADAs to atezolizumab at baseline and incidence of ADAs to atezolizumab during the study

Trial Locations

Locations (46)

Medizinische Universitaet Innsbruck

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Innsbruck, Austria

Ordensklinikum Linz GmbH

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Linz, Austria

Medical University Of Vienna

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Vienna, Austria

Landeskrankenanstalten-Betriebsgesellschaft Kabeg

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Klagenfurt Am Woerthersee, Austria

Antwerp University Hospital

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Edegem, Belgium

Centre hospitalier universitaire de Liege

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Liege, Belgium

UZ Leuven

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Leuven, Belgium

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Lille

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Lille, France

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Paris

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Paris, France

Centre Leon Berard

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Lyon, France

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Medizinische Universitaet Innsbruck
🇦🇹Innsbruck, Austria
Arno Amann
Site contact
004351250423073
arno.amann@tirol-kliniken.at

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