Head and Neck CancerNCT01958515
Immunologic Responses in HPV-Associated Carcinoma for Patients Receiving Chemoradiation
An observational study of Head and Neck Cancer and HPV (Human Papillomavirus)-Associated Carcinoma, run by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The primary purpose of this research is to investigate anti-tumor immune responses in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for Head and Neck Cancers. Hypothesis: Treatment of HPV-associated OPSCC with concurrent chemoradiation results in changes in the tumor microenvironment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Head and Neck Cancer, HPV (Human Papillomavirus)-Associated Carcinoma, Oropharyngeal
- What is being tested?
- research blood draw and tissue biopsy
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 7 Jan 2015to 15 Mar 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: 10 subjects with HPV-associated OPSCC (Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma) and 10 subjects with non-HPV associated HNSCC (Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Who may be able to join
- patients must have head and neck cancer and be receiving concurrent chemotherapy and radiation
- patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age
- patients must be capable of providing informed consent
- patients must have a life expectancy of greater than 4 months
- patients must have an adequate performance status
Who cannot join
- Patients must not have had surgery for their head and neck cancer
- Patients must not have a diagnosis of an immunosuppressant disease
- Patients must not have certain uncontrolled concurrent illnesses
- Patients must not a history of autoimmune disease
- Patients must not be pregnant, become pregnant or breast feeding
- Patients must not have a history of certain prior malignancies
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of Immunologic Responses in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Receiving Chemoradiation Therapy
The primary purpose of this research is to investigate anti-tumor immune responses in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for Head and Neck Cancers.
Hypothesis: Treatment of HPV-associated OPSCC with concurrent chemoradiation results in changes in the tumor microenvironment. We hypothesize that these changes during daily fractionated chemoradiotherapy can lead to detectable changes in HPV-specific tumor immune responses.
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Hypothesis: HPV-specific cellular immune responses can still be detected during radiotherapy in the presence or absence of lymphopenia.
- This study will determine whether specific anti-tumor immune responses (Specific Antibodies and Specific T-cells) can be detected in patients undergoing chemoradiation treatment for Head and Neck Cancers.
- This study will evaluate the presence or absence of HPV (human papillomavirus) specific immune responses before, during, and after treatment for Head and Neck Cancers.
- This study will also evaluate whether decreased white blood cell counts may affect development of immune responses in Head and Neck cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Any head and neck cancer patient undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy is eligible if: you are older than 18 years of age, capable of providing informed consent, have a life expectancy of greater than 4 months, and have a good performance status.
You are eligible irregardless of your HPV positive or negative status. People with HPV positive (human papillomavirus associated) head and neck cancer may join. People with HPV negative head and neck cancer may also join.
Read the detailed description
As this is a pilot study seeking to describe the potential impact of chemoradiotherapy on the natural history of any immunologic response in HPV-associated OPSCC, the timing of the venipunctures reflect the goal to sample throughout the course of CTRT (chemoradiation therapy)and will permit some variability based on the number of radiation fractions delivered. It also reflects considerations of time points that lend themselves to both the venipuncture and tumour biopsy based on the toxicity and response profile of the chemoradiation in the HPV-associated OPSCC patient. As such, 10 subjects with HPV-associated OPSCC and 10 subjects with non-HPV associated HNSCC seen by the respective disciplines of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, radiation oncology, or medical oncology as clinically indicated will be enrolled on this clinical protocol. Importantly, clinical therapeutic recommendations, radiation treatment plans, and therapeutic drugs will not be altered by enrollment in this protocol. Tumors which are directly visible through in office laryngopharyngoscopy and easily accessible (i.e. oropharyngeal tonsil) will be directly biopsied (non-percutaneously) and analyzed as detailed below.
- Being tested
- research blood draw and tissue biopsy
- Keywords
- Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Chemoradiation Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Head and Neck Neoplasms, Papillomavirus Infections
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
research blood draw and tissue biopsyOther
research blood draw and tissue biopsy
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Chemoradiation with Research Samples | Standard of care chemoradiation therapy will be given as clinically indicated by the treating physicians. 4 research blood and tissue samples will be obtained. One before treatment starts, 2 while treatments are being received and finally one after treatments are completed. Receives: Other: research blood draw and tissue biopsy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Compare Systemic and Local Immunologic Changes During Chemoradiation
Primary objective: To evaluate the systemic and local immunologic changes which may occur during a standard treatment course of combined chemoradiation for HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and non-HPV associated head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC).
Measured: Baseline within 1-3 weeks of start of radiation, week 2 between radiation fractions 10-12, week 4 between radiation fractions 20-22, 4-6 weeks after chemoradiation completion
Secondary outcomes (1)
Relationship of Radiotherapy-Related Lymphopenia and Changes in Cellular Immunity During Chemoradiation
Secondary objective: To explore the relationship between radiotherapy-related lymphopenia and changes in cellular immunity during a course of chemoradiation for HPV-associated OPSCC.
Measured: Baseline within 1-3 weeks of start of radiation, week 2 between radiation fractions 10-12, week 4 between radiation fractions 20-22, 4-6 weeks after chemoradiation completion
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Oct 2013 (estimated)
- Study start7 Jan 2015
- Primary completion15 Feb 2017
- Study completion15 Mar 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Head and Neck CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns HopkinsThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Harry Quon, M.D., Principal investigator, Johns Hopkins SKCCC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01958515
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- J13158
- Other IDs
- IRB00092006
- Status last verified
- Nov 2018
- First submitted
- 7 Oct 2013
- Last updated
- 6 Nov 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Nov 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Immunologic Responses in HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Receiving Chemoradiation Therapy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01958515
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- J13158
- Keywords
- Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Chemoradiation Therapy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns HopkinsUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Study start
- 7 Jan 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Mar 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Oct 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The primary purpose of this research is to investigate anti-tumor immune responses in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for Head and Neck Cancers.
Hypothesis: Treatment of HPV-associated OPSCC with concurrent chemoradiation results in changes in the tumor microenvironment. We hypothesize that these changes during daily fractionated chemoradiotherapy can lead to detectable changes in HPV-specific tumor immune responses.
Hypothesis: HPV-specific cellular immune responses can still be detected during radiotherapy in the presence or absence of lymphopenia.
- This study will determine whether specific anti-tumor immune responses (Specific Antibodies and Specific T-cells) can be detected in patients undergoing chemoradiation treatment for Head and Neck Cancers.
- This study will evaluate the presence or absence of HPV (human papillomavirus) specific immune responses before, during, and after treatment for Head and Neck Cancers.
- This study will also evaluate whether decreased white blood cell counts may affect development of immune responses in Head and Neck cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Any head and neck cancer patient undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy is eligible if: you are older than 18 years of age, capable of providing informed consent, have a life expectancy of greater than 4 months, and have a good performance status.
You are eligible irregardless of your HPV positive or negative status. People with HPV positive (human papillomavirus associated) head and neck cancer may join. People with HPV negative head and neck cancer may also join.
Detailed description
As this is a pilot study seeking to describe the potential impact of chemoradiotherapy on the natural history of any immunologic response in HPV-associated OPSCC, the timing of the venipunctures reflect the goal to sample throughout the course of CTRT (chemoradiation therapy)and will permit some variability based on the number of radiation fractions delivered. It also reflects considerations of time points that lend themselves to both the venipuncture and tumour biopsy based on the toxicity and response profile of the chemoradiation in the HPV-associated OPSCC patient. As such, 10 subjects with HPV-associated OPSCC and 10 subjects with non-HPV associated HNSCC seen by the respective disciplines of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, radiation oncology, or medical oncology as clinically indicated will be enrolled on this clinical protocol. Importantly, clinical therapeutic recommendations, radiation treatment plans, and therapeutic drugs will not be altered by enrollment in this protocol. Tumors which are directly visible through in office laryngopharyngoscopy and easily accessible (i.e. oropharyngeal tonsil) will be directly biopsied (non-percutaneously) and analyzed as detailed below.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Chemoradiation with Research Samples | – | Other: research blood draw and tissue biopsyStandard of care chemoradiation therapy will be given as clinically indicated by the treating physicians. 4 research blood and tissue samples will be obtained. One before treatment starts, 2 while treatments are being received and finally one after treatments are completed. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- 10 subjects with HPV-associated OPSCC (Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma) and 10 subjects with non-HPV associated HNSCC (Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- patients must have head and neck cancer and be receiving concurrent chemotherapy and radiation
- patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age
- patients must be capable of providing informed consent
- patients must have a life expectancy of greater than 4 months
- patients must have an adequate performance status
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Patients must not have had surgery for their head and neck cancer
- Patients must not have a diagnosis of an immunosuppressant disease
- Patients must not have certain uncontrolled concurrent illnesses
- Patients must not a history of autoimmune disease
- Patients must not be pregnant, become pregnant or breast feeding
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| research blood draw and tissue biopsyresearch blood draw and tissue biopsy | Other | Chemoradiation with Research Samples |
Primary outcome
Compare Systemic and Local Immunologic Changes During Chemoradiation
Time frame: Baseline within 1-3 weeks of start of radiation, week 2 between radiation fractions 10-12, week 4 between radiation fractions 20-22, 4-6 weeks after chemoradiation completion
Primary objective: To evaluate the systemic and local immunologic changes which may occur during a standard treatment course of combined chemoradiation for HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and non-HPV associated head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC).
1 secondary outcome
Relationship of Radiotherapy-Related Lymphopenia and Changes in Cellular Immunity During Chemoradiation
Time frame: Baseline within 1-3 weeks of start of radiation, week 2 between radiation fractions 10-12, week 4 between radiation fractions 20-22, 4-6 weeks after chemoradiation completion
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Nov 2018.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Harry Quon, M.D. principal investigator
Johns Hopkins SKCCC
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Head and Neck Cancer and HPV (Human Papillomavirus)-Associated Carcinoma, run by Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Nov 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Compare Systemic and Local Immunologic Changes During Chemoradiation (time frame: Baseline within 1-3 weeks of start of radiation, week 2 between radiation fractions 10-12, week 4 between radiation fractions 20-22, 4-6 weeks after chemoradiation completion). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Nov 2018.