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A Phase 1/2 Study of Ramucirumab Plus Nivolumab in Participants With Gastric or GEJ Cancer

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Gastric Cancer
Gastroesophageal Junction Region (GEJ) Cancer
Interventions
Biological: Ramucirumab
Biological: Nivolumab
Registration Number
NCT02999295
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Center, Japan
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the combination therapy of ramucirumab and nivolumab in participants with advanced or recurrent unresectable gastric or GEJ cancer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria
  • Advanced or recurrent unresectable gastric or GEJ cancer
  • Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma (papillary adenocarcinoma, tubular adenocarcinoma or poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma), signet-ring cell carcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma or hepatoid adnocarcinoma
  • Patients with normal oral intake
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1
  • Patients who have measurable target lesion
  • Patients has a refractory or intolerant pretreatment by pyrimidine fluoride anticancer agent and platinum-based anticancer agent
  • Patients with adequate organ function
  • Patients with no pretreatment history including ramucirumab, nivolumab or other therapies targeting control of T cells
  • Patients with written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients have double cancer
  • Patients have infection required systemic therapy
  • Known central vervous system (CNS) metastasis
  • Patients with history of pneumonitis or pulmonary fibrosis
  • Patients with history of serious anaphylaxis induced by antibody preparation
  • Patients who have known active autoimmune disease or history of chronic recurrent autoimmune disease
  • Female who is pregnant, lactating or suspected pregnancy
  • Patients with psychosis or dementia to interfere to obtain informed consent appropriately

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Phase 1NivolumabRamucirumab: 8 mg/kg, every two week Nivolumab: 3.0 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg (optional), every two weeks
Phase 1RamucirumabRamucirumab: 8 mg/kg, every two week Nivolumab: 3.0 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg (optional), every two weeks
Phase 2RamucirumabRamucirumab: 8 mg/kg, every two week Nivolumab: recommended dose established in the phase 1, every two weeks
Phase 2NivolumabRamucirumab: 8 mg/kg, every two week Nivolumab: recommended dose established in the phase 1, every two weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of participants with dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)Phase 1, course 1 (up to 28 days)

Number of participants with dose limiting toxicities (DLTs)

Progression free survival rate after 6 monthsfrom baseline to 6 months

Progression free survival rate after 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Objective response rate (ORR)from baseline to date of disease progression, approximately 24 months

percentage of participants with with a best response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR)

Number of participants with adverse eventsfrom baseline to date of treatment cessation, approximately 24 months

Number of participants with adverse events

Overall survival (OS)from baseline to date of death, approximately 24 months

Overall survival (OS)

Progression free survival (PFS)from baseline to date of disease progression or death, approximately 24 months

Progression free survival (PFS)

Disease control rate (DCR)from baseline to date of disease progression, approximately 24 months

percentage of participants with with a best response of CR, PR or stable disease (SD)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Cancer Center Hospital

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Tokyo, Japan

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