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Checkpoint Inhibitor

Atezolizumab for Sarcoma

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Alice P Chen
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
Creatinine clearance >= 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 by Cockcroft-Gault for adult patients (>= 18 years of age) or age and gender specific serum creatinine for pediatric patients (< 18 years of age)
Patients must have documented EWSR1/ATF1 or EWSR1/CREB1 translocation or histologically confirmed clear cell sarcoma, documented grade 2 or 3 conventional chondrosarcoma, or documented dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma. The disease must not be curable by surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial studies atezolizumab in treating patients with chondrosarcoma or clear cell sarcoma.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children and teens aged 2-17 with clear cell sarcoma or advanced chondrosarcoma that's either new, can't be surgically removed, or has spread. They should have a life expectancy over 3 months, certain blood counts within range, measurable disease, and no major health issues that could affect the trial. They must not have had recent vaccines or antibiotics and cannot be pregnant.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests Atezolizumab's effectiveness against specific sarcomas in young patients. It involves collecting biospecimens and using CT scans to monitor the cancer's response to this immunotherapy drug designed to boost the body’s immune system in fighting cancer cells.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Atezolizumab may cause allergic reactions related to infusion, lung inflammation (like pneumonitis), liver problems, infections due to weakened immunity, potential hormonal gland issues leading to hormone imbalances, fatigue, nausea and possibly other immune-related side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine clearance, is adequate.
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My cancer is not removable by surgery and has specific genetic markers or is a certain type.
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I have a tumor that can be measured with imaging or physical exam.
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My heart function is classified as good or better.
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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I am at least 2 years old if at the NCI Clinical Center, or 12 years old at other sites.
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I am at least 2 years old if at NCI, or 12 years old at other sites.
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I have a tumor that can be measured and is at least as big as specified.
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I have a specific type of advanced sarcoma that is growing and cannot be surgically removed.
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My cancer has a specific genetic change or is a certain type of sarcoma.
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I am mostly self-sufficient and can carry out daily activities.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3 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
Objective Response Rates (ORR)
Secondary outcome measures
Duration of Response (DOR) or Change in Clinical Symptoms
Number of Activated Cluster of Differentiation 8 (CD8+) T Cells Infiltrating the Tumor
Progression-free Survival (PFS) Time
Other outcome measures
Number of Participants With Serious and/or Non-serious Adverse Events Assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE v5.0)

Side effects data

From 2019 Phase 3 trial • 1225 Patients • NCT02008227
36%
Fatigue
35%
Alopecia
24%
Diarrhoea
23%
Nausea
23%
Decreased appetite
22%
Anaemia
20%
Asthenia
19%
Cough
19%
Dyspnoea
16%
Myalgia
15%
Neutropenia
14%
Constipation
14%
Oedema peripheral
12%
Pyrexia
11%
Neuropathy peripheral
11%
Vomiting
11%
Stomatitis
10%
Arthralgia
9%
Rash
9%
Neutrophil count decreased
8%
Dysgeusia
8%
Paraesthesia
8%
Headache
7%
Pain in extremity
7%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
7%
Insomnia
7%
Mucosal inflammation
7%
Back pain
6%
Pneumonia
6%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Abdominal pain
6%
Dry skin
6%
Lacrimation increased
6%
Dizziness
5%
Haemoptysis
5%
Weight decreased
5%
Malaise
5%
Urinary tract infection
5%
Nail disorder
4%
Productive cough
4%
Chest pain
4%
Nasopharyngitis
4%
Musculoskeletal pain
4%
Bronchitis
3%
Pruritus
3%
Upper respiratory tract infection
2%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
2%
Influenza like illness
1%
Respiratory tract infection
1%
Musculoskeletal chest pain
1%
Lower respiratory tract infection
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Depression
1%
Lung infection
1%
Dehydration
1%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1%
Atrial fibrillation
1%
Syncope
1%
Pleural effusion
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Docetaxel
Atezolizumab

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (atezolizumab)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Patients receive atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on ay 1. Cycles repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo CT scans and undergo biopsy and collection of blood samples on study.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Biospecimen Collection
2004
Completed Phase 2
~1730
Computed Tomography
2017
Completed Phase 2
~2720
Atezolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 3
~5860
Biopsy
2014
Completed Phase 4
~1090

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Lead Sponsor
13,658 Previous Clinical Trials
40,924,462 Total Patients Enrolled
18 Trials studying Chondrosarcoma
1,565 Patients Enrolled for Chondrosarcoma
Alice P ChenPrincipal InvestigatorNational Cancer Institute LAO
3 Previous Clinical Trials
203 Total Patients Enrolled
A P ChenPrincipal InvestigatorNational Cancer Institute LAO
7 Previous Clinical Trials
563 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Chondrosarcoma
66 Patients Enrolled for Chondrosarcoma

Media Library

Atezolizumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04458922 — Phase 2
Atezolizumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04458922 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

To what extent is the population being treated in this inquiry?

"Unfortunately, this clinical trial has already closed its recruitment phase. Although it was initially posted on September 9th 2020 and last updated November 18th 2022, no more patients can be accepted into the study. If you are still looking for other studies to join, there are currently 456 trials recruiting participants with clear cell sarcoma of soft tissue and 351 trials utilizing Atezolizumab actively admitting volunteers."

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Has the efficacy of Atezolizumab been tested in any other medical experiments?

"Atezolizumab was first explored in 2008 at SCRI Tennessee Oncology Chattanooga and has since been studied 80 times. Currently, there are 351 ongoing clinical trials across the globe with a concentration of sites located in Toronto, Ontario."

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Is this research unprecedented in its methodology?

"The pharmaceutical company Hoffmann-La Roche conducted the inaugural clinical trial of Atezolizumab in 2008, with 720 participants. After a successful Phase 2 drug approval, there are now 351 active studies for this medication being held across 74 countries and 1645 cities."

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Has Atezolizumab acquired governmental sanction for medicinal use?

"The safety of Atezolizumab was rated as a 2 due to the lack of clinical data demonstrating efficacy, despite some preliminary evidence suggesting it is safe."

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Is there still availability for participants in this experiment?

"Per the clinicaltrials.gov registry, recruitment for this trial has been discontinued since November 18th 2022. Despite that, 807 other trials are still searching for potential candidates at present time."

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To what extent is this trial being implemented across various venues?

"Individuals who are interested in participating may do so at University Health Network-Princess Margaret Hospital (Toronto, Ontario), USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, California), Emory University Hospital Midtown (Atlanta, Georgia) and 13 additional locations."

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For which conditions is Atezolizumab conventionally deployed?

"Atezolizumab is a staple treatment for small cell lung cancer and has seen success in battling malignant neoplasms, non-small cell lung carcinoma, and postoperative ailments."

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~6 spots leftby Apr 2025