39 Participants Needed

Nivolumab + FOLFOX + Regorafenib for Esophageal Cancer

Recruiting at 6 trial locations
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Overseen ByYelena Janjigian, MD
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

Trial Summary

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on systemic steroid therapy or any form of immunosuppressive therapy, you must stop these at least 7 days before starting the trial treatment.

What data supports the effectiveness of the drug combination Nivolumab, FOLFOX, and Regorafenib for esophageal cancer?

Research shows that adding Nivolumab to chemotherapy can improve survival in advanced esophageal and related cancers, and the combination of Nivolumab with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy has shown a sustained antitumor effect. Additionally, the FOLFOX regimen has been effective in treating inoperable or metastatic esophageal cancer, with a response rate of 62.9% on the primary tumor.12345

Is the combination of Nivolumab, FOLFOX, and Regorafenib generally safe for humans?

Regorafenib, used in various cancers, has a manageable safety profile with common side effects like skin reactions, high blood pressure, fatigue, diarrhea, and liver issues. These side effects are usually mild to moderate and can be managed with dose adjustments and supportive care. Nivolumab, when combined with chemotherapy, has been studied for safety in advanced esophageal and related cancers, but specific safety data for this exact combination in esophageal cancer is limited.16789

How is the drug combination of Nivolumab, FOLFOX, and Regorafenib unique for treating esophageal cancer?

This drug combination is unique because it combines Nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor that helps the immune system attack cancer cells, with FOLFOX chemotherapy and Regorafenib, a drug that targets multiple pathways involved in cancer growth. This approach aims to enhance the overall antitumor effect, especially in cases where standard treatments are limited.1291011

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to find out whether combining nivolumab, FOLFOX, and regorafenib may be a safe and effective treatment for people who have HER2-negative metastatic esophagogastric cancer.Nivolumab is an antibody, like the proteins made by the immune system to protect the body from harm. Nivolumab blocks the protein PD-1 (programmed cell death receptor-1) that usually acts as a "brake" on the immune system. Blocking this protein is like releasing the brakes, so that the immune system can target cancer cells and destroy them.FOLFOX is a combination of three standard chemotherapy drugs (leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin) commonly used to treat your type of cancer. The drugs work by damaging the DNA in cancer cells, which can cause the cells to stop growing and die.Regorafenib is a type of drug called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). This drug targets the tyrosine kinase protein found in or on the surface of cancer cells that the cells need to survive and grow. Blocking this protein may stop cancer cells from growing, or cause them to grow more slowly or to shrink.The study researchers think that combining nivolumab, FOLFOX, and regorafenib may be a more effective treatment for HER2-negative metastatic esophagogastric cancer than the usual chemotherapy treatment(s) alone.

Research Team

Yelena Y. Janjigian, MD - MSK ...

Yelena Janjigian, MD

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

Adults with HER2-negative metastatic esophagogastric cancer can join this trial. They should have adequate organ function, no severe neuropathy, and their disease must be visible on scans. Excluded are those with HER2-positive cancer, difficulty swallowing pills, recent major surgery or radiation, prior regorafenib treatment, certain autoimmune diseases unless specified exceptions apply, active infections like HIV or hepatitis B/C, uncontrolled heart conditions or blood pressure issues.

Inclusion Criteria

AST and ALT ≤2.5X ULN
Absolute neutrophil count ≥1500/mcL
Platelets ≥100,000/mcL
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Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of immunodeficiency or receipt of systemic steroid therapy or any other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days before the first dose of trial treatment
You are unable to swallow pills.
You have already received treatment with regorafenib.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Induction Treatment

Participants receive induction therapy with regorafenib and nivolumab

4 weeks
2 visits (in-person)

Treatment

Participants receive nivolumab, FOLFOX, and regorafenib in 28-day cycles

Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
2 visits per cycle (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

6 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • FOLFOX chemotherapy with oxaliplatin
  • Nivolumab
  • Regorafenib
Trial Overview The study is testing a combination of nivolumab (an immune system booster), FOLFOX chemotherapy (a DNA-damaging drug trio), and regorafenib (a growth-blocking drug) to see if they work better together than standard treatments for advanced stomach cancers that don't respond to HER2-targeted therapies.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Nivolumab Combined With FOLFOX and RegorafenibExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Each treatment cycle consists of 28 days. Patients will initially receive induction therapy with regorafenib (80 mg on days 1-21 of the 28-day cycle) and nivolumab (240 mg on days 1 and 15 of the 28-day cycle). Starting on cycle 2, day 1, patients will also receive FOLFOX chemotherapy with oxaliplatin (85 mg/m2 IV), leucovorin (400 mg/m2 IV), 5-FU (400 mg/m2 IV bolus), and 5-FU (2400 mg/m2/day continuous IV infusion over 48 h). If the patient is not a good candidate for induction regorafenib and nivolumab (i.e. symptomatic from a large burden of disease), 5-FU and oxaliplatin can be added during cycle 1 at the treating physician's discretion. 39 Patients will continue with this regimen until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or development of serious intercurrent illness. Treatment will be performed on the scheduled day (±7-day treatment window).

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

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Michael Devoy

Bayer

Chief Medical Officer since 2014

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Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Deepak L. Bhatt

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Chief Medical Officer since 2024

MD from Yale University; MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania

Findings from Research

In a phase 2 trial involving 39 patients with advanced HER2-negative oesophagogastric adenocarcinoma, the combination of regorafenib, nivolumab, and chemotherapy resulted in 71% of patients being progression-free at 6 months, indicating promising efficacy.
The treatment was generally safe, with the most common adverse effects being fatigue and decreased neutrophil count, and no treatment-related deaths reported, suggesting that this combination could be a viable option for further investigation.
First-line regorafenib with nivolumab and chemotherapy in advanced oesophageal, gastric, or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer in the USA: a single-arm, single-centre, phase 2 trial.Cytryn, SL., Moy, RH., Cowzer, D., et al.[2023]
Pre-operative chemotherapy with Paclitaxel-Carboplatin followed by adjuvant immunotherapy using Nivolumab has significantly improved the management of locally advanced esophageal cancer, which historically has a poor prognosis.
Current trials are exploring the effectiveness of immunotherapy for non-operable esophageal cancers, while strategies like dose escalation and combining pre-operative chemo-radiotherapy with trastuzumab have not shown benefits.
[News in gastrointestinal radiotherapy: The esophageal cancer].Quéro, L., Besnard, C., Guillerm, S., et al.[2022]
The combination of neoadjuvant 5-fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and lapatinib with radiation therapy is safe for patients with localized HER2-positive esophagogastric adenocarcinoma, as shown in a nonrandomized trial with 12 participants.
The pathologic complete response (pCR) rate was 8%, indicating some effectiveness, but the study was limited by low patient enrollment, suggesting that further evaluation in a larger group is needed to better assess efficacy.
A Phase II Study with Lead-In Safety Cohort of 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin, and Lapatinib in Combination with Radiation Therapy as Neoadjuvant Treatment for Patients with Localized HER2-Positive Esophagogastric Adenocarcinomas.Shepard, G., Arrowsmith, ER., Murphy, P., et al.[2018]

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First-line regorafenib with nivolumab and chemotherapy in advanced oesophageal, gastric, or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer in the USA: a single-arm, single-centre, phase 2 trial. [2023]
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