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Checkpoint Inhibitor

Radiation + Immunotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By John Villano, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by John L. Villano, MD, PhD
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
AST and ALT with hepatic metastasis ≤ 5 x ULN
Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN and Requires CrCl ≥ 60ml/min (per 24-hour urine collection or calculated according to the Cockcroft-Gault formula)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed at specified points--1) prior to each cycle of therapy for 4 cycles (one cycle equals 6 weeks) 2) at disease progression (date first progression post-randomization, assessed up to 3 years) 3) when participant is off-study, assessed up to 3 years
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Study Summary

This trial is proposing to treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and head/neck squamous cell cancer patients who are already initiating an immune checkpoint inhibitor by delivering a short-course radiation. The objective is to assess six-month progression free survival compared to historical control.

Who is the study for?
Adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or head/neck squamous cell carcinoma, who can have radiation therapy and are starting immune checkpoint inhibitors. They must not be pregnant, agree to use contraception, and have no major surgery within 14 days before the trial. No other cancers unless cured over 3 years ago.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if a short course of radiation at a single site enhances the effect of FDA-approved immune checkpoint inhibitors like Nivolumab in patients with metastatic lung or head/neck cancer by improving six-month progression free survival rates.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include typical reactions to radiation such as skin irritation and fatigue, along with those related to immune checkpoint inhibitors: inflammation in organs, infusion reactions, potential for autoimmune conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My liver enzymes are not more than 5 times the normal limit.
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine and clearance rate, is within the required range.
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My cancer is advanced or has spread, and the tumor is at least 1 cm big.
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I have had chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery before.
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I am a candidate for radiation therapy.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 14 days.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed at specified points--1) prior to each cycle of therapy for 4 cycles (one cycle equals 6 weeks) 2) at disease progression (date first progression post-randomization, assessed up to 3 years) 3) when participant is off-study, assessed up to 3 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed at specified points--1) prior to each cycle of therapy for 4 cycles (one cycle equals 6 weeks) 2) at disease progression (date first progression post-randomization, assessed up to 3 years) 3) when participant is off-study, assessed 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
The primary study endpoint is 6-month progression-free survival.
Secondary outcome measures
Percentage PD-L1+ CD4+ and PD-L1+ CD8+ T-cell expression differences during treatment
Percentage of (programmed death) PD-1+ CD4+ T (helper) cells and PD-1+ CD8+ T (cytotoxic) cells prior to treatment versus with concurrent treatment.
Percentage of CD8+ T-cells that are gamma-interferon positive during treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor + RadiationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Immune checkpoint inhibitor (Nivolumab OR Pembrolizumab OR Atezolizumab) PLUS Radiation Therapy (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy OR fractionated radiation therapy)
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Radiation Therapy
2017
Completed Phase 3
~7250
Immune checkpoint inhibitor
2017
Completed Phase 1
~142970

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Who is running the clinical trial?

John L. Villano, MD, PhDLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
17 Total Patients Enrolled
John Villano, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Kentucky
1 Previous Clinical Trials
3 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Atezolizumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03313804 — Phase 2
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Study Groups: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor + Radiation
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Atezolizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03313804 — Phase 2
Atezolizumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03313804 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many people can sign up for this research project?

"That is correct. The clinicaltrials.gov website does show that this trial is looking for 57 patients at a single centre. The listing was created on October 26th, 2017 and last updated on November 10th, 2022."

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Are we still enrolling new participants for this research project?

"The online database clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this particular trial is still searching for participants. The listing was first created on October 26th, 2017 and last updated on November 10th, 2022."

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Are there any dangers that come with using an Immune checkpoint inhibitor?

"While there is some evidence of its safety, immune checkpoint inhibitor only received a 2 because there is no data supporting efficacy."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Priming Immunotherapy in Advanced Disease With Radiation
John L. Villano, MD, PhD 2017. "Priming Immunotherapy in Advanced Disease With Radiation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03313804.
~10 spots leftby Apr 2025
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