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Checkpoint Inhibitor

Immunotherapy + Radiation for Colorectal and Lung Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Jonathan D Schoenfeld
Research Sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed non-small cell lung cancer (cohort 1) or colorectal cancer (cohort 2)
Body weight > 30 kg
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 2 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing the side effects of two immunotherapies, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in combination with high or low-dose radiation therapy, in treating patients with metastatic colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with metastatic colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer who've had disease progression after prior therapy. They must have measurable disease, be in good physical condition (ECOG <=1), not pregnant, and willing to use birth control. Exclusions include recent chemotherapy, known allergies to trial drugs, uncontrolled illnesses, HIV-positive status, and certain previous treatments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effectiveness of durvalumab and tremelimumab immunotherapies with or without radiation therapy on metastatic cancers. It's a phase II randomized trial where patients are assigned by chance to receive either high/low-dose radiation combined with the drugs or the drugs alone.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include immune system reactions that can affect organs, fatigue, infusion-related reactions similar to allergic responses during drug administration, potential harm to an unborn child necessitating contraception requirements for participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer or colorectal cancer.
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My body weight is over 30 kg.
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I have at least one cancer lesion that hasn't been treated with radiation.
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My condition has worsened despite previous treatments.
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I am not pregnant or I am post-menopausal.
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I have at least one tumor that can be measured.
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My organs and bone marrow are functioning normally.
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I am mostly active and my doctors expect me to live more than 6 months.
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My tumor is microsatellite stable based on specific tests.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Overall response rate
Secondary outcome measures
Incidence of adverse events
Local control rate and abscopal response rates
Objective response per immune-related response (irORR) criteria
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Other outcome measures
Patient reported symptomatic adverse events(AEs)

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Arm C (tremelimumab, durvalumab, and RT)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients receive tremelimumab and durvalumab and as in Arm A. Beginning at week 2, patients receive low dose radiation therapy every 6 hours BID on weeks 2, 6, 10 and 14.
Group II: Arm B (tremelimumab, Durvalumab, RT)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients receive tremelimumab and durvalumab and as in Arm A. Beginning at week 2, patients receive high dose radiation therapy QD over 10 days for up to 3 fractions.
Group III: Arm A (tremelimumab, durvalumab)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive tremelimumab IV and durvalumab IV over 60 minutes every 4 weeks for up to 16 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients then receive durvalumab IV over 60 minutes 4 weeks after last combination dose for up to 9 additional doses.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Radiation Therapy
2017
Completed Phase 3
~7250
Durvalumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~3870
Tremelimumab
2017
Completed Phase 2
~3380

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,654 Previous Clinical Trials
40,933,043 Total Patients Enrolled
Jonathan D SchoenfeldPrincipal InvestigatorDana-Farber - Harvard Cancer Center LAO

Media Library

Durvalumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02888743 — Phase 2
Colorectal Cancer Research Study Groups: Arm C (tremelimumab, durvalumab, and RT), Arm B (tremelimumab, Durvalumab, RT), Arm A (tremelimumab, durvalumab)
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Durvalumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02888743 — Phase 2
Durvalumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02888743 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How can I sign up for the clinical trial?

"As of 11/8/2022, this trial is no longer looking for new participants. It was originally posted on 6/6/2017. If you are interested in other trials, there are currently 4547 clinical trials recruiting patients with carcinoma and 345 trials for Radiation Therapy that have open enrollment."

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What are the government's thoughts on Radiation Therapy?

"Although there is some evidence of safety, as this trial is only in Phase 2, Power rates the safety of Radiation Therapy at a 2."

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Has anything like this been done before?

"345 medical trials for Radiation Therapy are ongoing in 1325 cities and 58 countries. The first clinical study was completed in 2007 by AstraZeneca. That trial reached Phase 2 of drug approval and enrolled 37 patients. In the years since, another 230 similar studies have concluded."

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What are some of the most common reasons why doctors will recommend radiation therapy to their patients?

"Radiation therapy is most successful in treating stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed surgically. Additionally, it can also help those who have not undergone treatment for metastatic ureter urothelial carcinoma and advance directives."

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How many patients are enrolled in this clinical trial?

"Presently, this study is not looking for new participants. The original posting date was June 6th, 2017 and the last update was November 8th, 2022. However, there are 4452 other studies involving carcinoma and 345 trials specifically for radiation therapy that are currently recruiting patients."

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Are there other instances where radiation has been studied to treat patients?

"Out of the 345 ongoing studies on Radiation Therapy, 51 are in Phase 3. The large majority of these trials are based Cordoba, Texas; however, there are 13051 locations globally running these tests."

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In how many different hospitals or research facilities is this study being conducted?

"There are 43 hospitals and medical centers around the country participating in this clinical trial, including Duke University Medical Center in Durham, Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center-Trumbull in Trumbull, and Vanderbilt University/Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville."

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~14 spots leftby Apr 2025