264 Participants Needed

MEDI4736 + Olaparib for Advanced Cancers

(MEDIOLA Trial)

Recruiting at 40 trial locations
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to look at the effectiveness, safety, and antitumor activity of study drugs MEDI4736 in combination with olaparib (modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7) and MEDI4736 in combination with olaparib and bevacizumab (module 6). It will also examine what happens to the study drugs in the body and investigate how well the combination between MEDI4736, olaparib and bevacizumab is tolerated.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial requires that you stop taking certain medications, such as strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors and inducers, and any other anticancer therapy or chronic use of systemic corticosteroids. If you are on these medications, you may need to stop them before participating.

Is the combination of MEDI4736 and Olaparib safe for humans?

Olaparib (Lynparza) has been studied for safety in various cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer, and is generally considered safe for human use. It has been tested in different populations, such as Japanese and Chinese patients, showing a consistent safety profile. However, specific safety data for the combination with MEDI4736 is not provided in the available research.12345

What makes the drug combination of MEDI4736 and Olaparib unique for advanced cancers?

The combination of MEDI4736 (a type of immunotherapy) and Olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) is unique because it targets cancer cells in two different ways: boosting the immune system to attack cancer and blocking cancer cells' ability to repair their DNA, which may be particularly effective in cancers with DNA repair issues.16789

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Olaparib for advanced cancers?

Olaparib has been shown to be effective in treating certain types of ovarian and breast cancers, particularly in patients with specific genetic mutations that affect DNA repair. This suggests it might also help in treating other advanced cancers with similar genetic profiles.1561011

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Susan Domchek, MD

Principal Investigator

Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with certain advanced solid tumors, including specific breast and ovarian cancers, stomach cancer, or small cell lung cancer. Participants must have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks, measurable lesions for assessment, and be able to swallow pills without altering them. They should not have had recent chemotherapy or other treatments that might interfere with the study drugs.

Inclusion Criteria

Ability of patient to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document prior to any protocol related procedures
At least one measurable lesion that can be accurately assessed at baseline by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suitable for assessment as per RECIST 1.1
Life expectancy ≥12 weeks
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Exclusion Criteria

I have not had chemotherapy or cancer drugs within the specified time.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Involvement in the planning and/or conduct of the study
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
1 visit (in-person)

Treatment

Participants receive MEDI4736 in combination with olaparib, with bevacizumab added in some cohorts

56 weeks
Visits every 4 weeks for MEDI4736, every 2 weeks for bevacizumab

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

24 weeks
Every 8 weeks +/-7 days

Open-label extension (optional)

Participants may opt into continuation of treatment long-term

Long-term

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Bevacizumab
  • MEDI4736
  • Olaparib
Trial Overview The trial is testing the combination of MEDI4736 with olaparib (and in one module also bevacizumab) to evaluate their effectiveness and safety in treating these cancers. It will also assess how these drugs interact within the body and determine how well patients tolerate this drug regimen.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm 3Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Includes 2nd stage cohort (module 6): Olaparib twice daily starting on week 1 day 1 / MEDI4736 every 4 weeks starting on week 1 day 1 / Bevacizumab every 2 weeks starting on week 1 day 1
Group II: Arm 2Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Includes 2nd stage cohorts (modules 5 \& 7): Olaparib twice daily starting on week 1 day 1 and MEDI4736 every 4 weeks starting on week 1 day 1
Group III: Arm 1Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Includes initial stage cohorts (modules 1 to 4): Olaparib twice daily starting on week 1 day 1 and MEDI4736 every 4 weeks starting on week 5 day 1

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

AstraZeneca

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4,491
Recruited
290,540,000+

Sir Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Dr. Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca

Chief Executive Officer since 2012

Veterinary Medicine from École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort, MBA from HEC Paris

Cristian Massacesi

AstraZeneca

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

MD from Marche Polytechnic University, Medical Oncology training at Royal Marsden Hospital, Kaplan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and European Institute of Oncology

Iqvia Pty Ltd

Industry Sponsor

Trials
120
Recruited
177,000+

Ari Bousbib

Iqvia Pty Ltd

Chief Executive Officer since 2016

MBA from Columbia University, Master of Science in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering from Ecole Superieure des Travaux Publics, Paris

Jeffrey Spaeder

Iqvia Pty Ltd

Chief Medical Officer

MD

Published Research Related to This Trial

Olaparib (Lynparza) is approved for treating adult patients with high-risk early breast cancer that has a germline BRCA mutation, following chemotherapy treatment.
This approval highlights Olaparib's role as an adjuvant therapy, which means it is used after initial treatments to help prevent cancer recurrence.
New Adjuvant Treatment for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer.Aschenbrenner, DS.[2022]
The OPINION study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of olaparib as a maintenance therapy for women with high-grade serous or endometrioid platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer who do not have BRCA mutations, involving patients who have undergone at least two prior lines of platinum-based chemotherapy.
The primary goal of the study is to assess progression-free survival, which will help determine how effective olaparib is in delaying cancer progression in this specific patient population.
Olaparib maintenance monotherapy in platinum-sensitive, relapsed ovarian cancer without germline BRCA mutations: OPINION Phase IIIb study design.Poveda, AM., Davidson, R., Blakeley, C., et al.[2020]
Olaparib is an oral medication that inhibits poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase and is primarily developed for treating BRCA mutation-positive ovarian cancer, with its capsule formulation already approved in the EU and USA.
The drug is currently undergoing extensive clinical trials for various cancers, including breast, gastric, and pancreatic cancers, indicating its potential broad application in oncology beyond ovarian cancer.
Olaparib: first global approval.Deeks, ED.[2020]

Citations

New Adjuvant Treatment for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer. [2022]
Olaparib maintenance monotherapy in platinum-sensitive, relapsed ovarian cancer without germline BRCA mutations: OPINION Phase IIIb study design. [2020]
Olaparib: first global approval. [2020]
Candidate biomarkers of PARP inhibitor sensitivity in ovarian cancer beyond the BRCA genes. [2020]
Safety evaluation of olaparib for treating ovarian cancer. [2015]
Safety and tolerability of the olaparib tablet formulation in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumours. [2022]
Systematic Review of Olaparib in the Treatment of Recurrent Platinum Sensitive Ovarian Cancer. [2022]
Pharmacokinetics and safety of olaparib tablets as monotherapy and in combination with paclitaxel: results of a Phase I study in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumours. [2020]
Olaparib in patients with recurrent high-grade serous or poorly differentiated ovarian carcinoma or triple-negative breast cancer: a phase 2, multicentre, open-label, non-randomised study. [2022]
Phase I study to assess the safety and tolerability of olaparib in combination with bevacizumab in patients with advanced solid tumours. [2023]
Olaparib: an oral PARP-1 and PARP-2 inhibitor with promising activity in ovarian cancer. [2016]
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