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Atezolizumab + Chemoradiation for Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Kristin A Higgins
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
Aged 18 or above
Had ECOG performance status of 0-2 within 30 days prior to registration
Must not have
Prior radiotherapy to the lungs or mediastinum that would result in clinically significant overlap of radiation therapy fields
Active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial is studying how well chemotherapy and radiation therapy work with or without atezolizumab in treating patients with limited stage small cell lung cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with a confirmed diagnosis of limited stage small cell lung cancer. Participants must have had one cycle of specific chemotherapy, be in good physical condition (ECOG 0-2), and have proper organ function. Pregnant women, those with certain medical conditions or previous treatments like immunotherapy, and individuals not using contraception are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is examining the effectiveness of adding Atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation therapy for treating small cell lung cancer. It compares outcomes between patients receiving usual treatment alone versus those also getting this new immunotherapy drug.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Atezolizumab may cause immune-related reactions, potential liver issues, fatigue, possible infusion-related symptoms, and could interfere with normal organ functions. Chemoradiation can lead to nausea, hair loss, skin changes at the radiation site and increased risk of infections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I was mostly active and able to care for myself within the last month.
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I have completed one cycle of platinum/etoposide chemotherapy.
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My cancer was measurable before starting specific chemotherapy.
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I've had a CT scan of my chest and abdomen or an MRI of my abdomen with contrast in the last 60 days.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I've had radiation to my chest area that overlaps with new treatment areas.
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I have an active hepatitis B or C infection.
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I am not pregnant and willing to use contraception if of childbearing potential.
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I have received an organ from another person.
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I have a condition that weakens my immune system.
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I have a serious lung condition affecting the tissue and space around the air sacs.
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I have had more than one round of platinum-based chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer.
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I had surgery to remove small cell lung cancer.
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I have or had inflammatory bowel disease.
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I take more than 10 mg of prednisone daily for my COPD.
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I have previously received atezolizumab or another immunotherapy.
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My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.
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I have active tuberculosis.
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I have a significant liver condition.
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I haven't been hospitalized for heart issues like unstable angina or heart failure in the last 3 months.
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I have an autoimmune disease.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 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 survival (OS)
Secondary outcome measures
Blood based tumor mutational burden (bTMB) and tissue-based tumor mutational burden (tTMB)
Distant metastases-free survival (DMFS)
Incidence of adverse events
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Other outcome measures
Patient-reported symptomatic toxicities

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm I (etoposide, cisplatin, carboplatin, radiation therapy)Experimental Treatment8 Interventions
Patients receive etoposide IV on days 1-3 and cisplatin IV or carboplatin IV on day 1. Cycles repeat every 21 days for 3 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo 3D-CRT or IMRT BID for approximately 3 weeks or QD for approximately 6-7 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo blood specimen collection throughout the trial.
Group II: Arm II (etoposide, cisplatin, carboplatin, radiation therapy)Active Control9 Interventions
Patients receive treatment as in Arm I. Patients also receive atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1 or 2 of each chemotherapy cycle. Cycles repeat every 3 weeks for 17 cycles (1 year) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo blood specimen collection throughout the trial.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy
2010
Completed Phase 3
~7230
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 2
~1720
Cisplatin
2013
Completed Phase 3
~1940
Carboplatin
2014
Completed Phase 3
~6670
Etoposide
2010
Completed Phase 3
~2440
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
2010
Completed Phase 3
~2160

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Who is running the clinical trial?

NRG OncologyOTHER
232 Previous Clinical Trials
100,204 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,748 Previous Clinical Trials
40,958,856 Total Patients Enrolled
Kristin A HigginsPrincipal InvestigatorNRG Oncology

Media Library

3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03811002 — Phase 3
Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Study Groups: Arm I (etoposide, cisplatin, carboplatin, radiation therapy), Arm II (etoposide, cisplatin, carboplatin, radiation therapy)
Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03811002 — Phase 3
3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03811002 — Phase 3
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