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Study comparing radiotherapy combined with cetuximab + Xevinapant (study drug) with radiotherapy combined with cetuximab + placebo in patients with head and neck cancer.

Phase 1
Conditions
ocally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
MedDRA version: 21.1Level: PTClassification code: 10067821Term: Head and neck cancer Class: 100000004864
Therapeutic area: Diseases [C] - Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23]
Therapeutic area: Diseases [C] - Neoplasms [C04]
Registration Number
CTIS2022-502584-38-00
Lead Sponsor
Groupe Oncologie Radiotherapie Tete Cou
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
377
Inclusion Criteria

Male or Female = 18 years (or based on the country legal age limit for adults on day of signing the Informed Consent Form, ICF) and < 80 years, ECOG PS 0-1, Histologically confirmed diagnosis in previously untreated LA-SCCHN participant (Stage III, IVA or IVB according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC]/TNM Staging System, 8th Ed.) of at least one of the following sites: oral cavity, hypopharynx and larynx. OPC participants are also eligible but their primary tumor must be: •HPV-negative (Stage III, IVA or IVB according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC]/TNM Staging System, 8th Ed.) or •HPV-positive and smokers > 20 PY and must have according to the American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC]/TNM Staging System, 8th Ed: oT3 N1-3 oT4 and any N, Able to swallow liquids or have an adequately functioning feeding tube, gastrostomy or jejunostomy placed., Patients must be ineligible to receive high-dose cisplatin defined as = 200 mg/m² (projected total cumulative dose throughout the course of the RT). Ineligibility is defined as at least one of the following criteria: •eGFR < 60 mL/min /1.73 m² (using the CKD-EPI creatinine formula) •History of hearing loss, defined as either: i.Existing need of a hearing aid and/or ii.Clinically relevant hearing loss by clinical assessment including tinnitus = Grade 2. Note: In case of doubt, an audiogram should be requested to guide the Investigator •Peripheral neuropathy = Grade 2 •Cardiac function not compatible with hyperhydration •If > 70 years, unfit according to G8 questionnaire (Score = 14), Adequate hematologic, renal and hepatic function as indicated by (using CTCAE v5.0): •Absolute neutrophil count = 1500 /mm3 •Platelets = 100 000 /mm3 •Hemoglobin = 9.0 g/dL (blood transfusions during Screening are not permitted) •White blood cells = 3 000/mm3 •AST and ALT = 3 × ULN •eGFR = 30 mL/min /1.73 m² (using the CKD-EPI creatinine formula) •Total bilirubin = 1.5 × ULN (up to 2.0 × ULN is allowed if the direct bilirubin level is normal, and the elevation is limited to indirect bilirubin), The Investigator confirms that the participant agrees to use appropriate contraception and barriers methods, if applicable, Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the inform consent form and this protocol

Exclusion Criteria

Any condition, including any uncontrolled disease state other than SCCHN that in the Investigator’s opinion constitutes an inappropriate risk or a contraindication for participation in the study or that could interfere with the study objectives, conduct, or evaluation., Symptomatic pulmonary disease requiring continuous or intermittent oxygen supply., History of another malignancy within the last 3 years prior to randomization, with the exception of completely resected non-melanoma cell skin cancer outside the head and neck area or completely resected stage I breast cancer, or completely resected in-situ non-muscular invasive bladder, cervix and/or uterine carcinomas., Non compensated or symptomatic liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh score: B or C)., Metastatic disease (according to AJCC/TNM, 8th ed.)., Primary tumor of nasopharyngeal, paranasal sinuses, salivary, thyroid or parathyroid gland, skin or unknown primary site., Known gastrointestinal disorder with clinically established malabsorption syndrome and major gastrointestinal surgery that may limit oral absorption, Documented weight loss of > 10% during the last 4 weeks prior to randomization (unless adequate measures are undertaken for nutritional support), OR plasmatic albumin < 3.0 g/dL. No albumin transfusions are allowed within 2 weeks before randomization., Active gastrointestinal bleeding, or any other uncontrolled bleeding requiring more than 2 red blood cell transfusions or 4 units of packed red blood cells within 4 weeks prior to randomization., Active uncontrolled inflammatory disease (including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, severe extensive psoriasis, and other autoimmune diseases) requiring ongoing treatment with anti-TNF medication., Impaired cardiovascular function or clinically significant cardiovascular diseases, including any of the following, Hypertension uncontrolled by medication (i.e. systolic blood pressure > 150 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure > 90 mmHg).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Main Objective: To demonstrate improvement in PFS evaluated by an independent review committee (IRC) with xevinapant-cetuximab-RT compared to placebo-cetuximab-RT;Secondary Objective: To demonstrate improvement in OS with xevinapant-cetuximab-RT compared to placebo-cetuximab-RT (main secondary objective), To demonstrate improvement in PFS as evaluated by local investigator with xevinapant-cetuximab-RT compared to placebo-cetuximab-RT, To evaluate the treatment compliance of xevinapant-cetuximab-RT compared to placebo-cetuximab-RT, To evaluate the safety and tolerability of xevinapant-cetuximab-RT compared to placebo-cetuximab-RT;Primary end point(s): PFS as assessed by independent review committee (IRC) defined as the time from randomization to the first occurrence of any of the following events: death from any cause, disease progression (PD), primary treatment failure before achieving a complete response (CR) or any radiological or clinical relapse after achieving a CR
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary end point(s):OS, main secondary endpoint, defined as the time from date of randomization to the date of death. Patients last known to be alive will be censored at date of last contact.;Secondary end point(s):Progression-free survival by investigator assessment.;Secondary end point(s):Compliance will be reported: for radiotherapy (tumor dose, number of fractions, duration and major deviations), for xevinapant/placebo, cetuximab (number of cycles, dose, duration, dose intensity and relative dose intensity). Whatever the treatment, treatment interruption, reduction and discontinuation and their reasons will be reported;Secondary end point(s):Occurrence of adverse events (AEs) and treatment-related AEs.
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