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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungPhase 1NCT03996473

Study to Test the Safety and How Radium-223 Dichloride an Alpha Particle-emitting Radioactive Agent Works in Combination With Pembrolizumab an Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor in Patients With Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With Bone Metastases

A Phase 1 study testing Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223) and Pembrolizumab in people with Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, run by Bayer at 6 sites in 4 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study was to determine the safety and test the efficacy of the combination of radium-223 dichloride and pembrolizumab in patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with bone metastases who either had not received any systemic therapy for their advanced disease or had progressed on… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
What is being tested?
Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223) and Pembrolizumab
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
8 participants
Where
6 sitesin 4 countries
Study dates
6 Mar 2020to 30 Jan 2023
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of stage IV NSCLC.
  • Phase 2 Cohort 1: No Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) / v-Raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B (BRAF) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)/ROS1 rearrangement. Treatment naïve (no prior systemic therapy) for their metastatic NSCLC.
  • Phase 2 Cohort 2: progression on prior treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor inhibitor. Prior treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy in combination or in sequence in line with local standard of care.
  • Phase 1 includes participants meeting either Cohort 1 or Cohort 2 criteria.
  • Measurable disease per RECIST v1.1.
  • At least 2 skeletal metastases.
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  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) of 0 or 1.
  • Adequate bone marrow and organ function.
  • Participants must be on a bone health agent (BHA) treatment, such as bisphosphonates or denosumab treatment unless such treatment is contraindicated or not recommended per investigator's judgement.

Who cannot join

  • Previous or concurrent cancer within 3 years prior to enrollment.
  • Has received prior therapy with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 agent or with an agent directed to another stimulatory or co-inhibitory T-cell receptor. Phase 2 Cohort 2: was discontinued from that treatment due to a Grade 3 or higher immune-related AEs (irAEs).
  • Known active central nervous system metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis. Participants with previously treated brain metastases may participate provided they are radiologically stable, clinically stable, and without requirement of steroid treatment for at least 14 days prior to first dose of study treatment.
  • Active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years.
  • History of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current pneumonitis.
  • Known history or presence of osteonecrosis of jaw.
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  • Ongoing infection >Grade 2 NCI-CTCAE v.5.0 requiring systemic therapy.
  • Significant acute GI disorders with diarrhea as a major symptom e.g., Crohn's disease, malabsorption, or ≥ NCI-CTCAE v.5.0 Grade 2 diarrhea of any etiology.
  • History of osteoporotic fracture.
  • Prior treatment with radium-223 dichloride or any therapeutic radiopharmaceutical.
  • Prior radiotherapy within 21 days of planned start of study treatment.

Trial locations and contacts

6 sites in 4 countries.

6 sites in 4 countries

Spain3 sites
  • Ciutat Sanitaria i Universitaria de la Vall d'Hebron

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona

    Barcelona, 08036

  • Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

    Madrid, 28041

Other trials in Spain

United States1 site
  • Ccare San Marcos Cancer Center & Urology

    San Marcos, California, 92069

Other trials in United States

Belgium1 site
  • UZ Gent

    Ghent, 9000

Other trials in Belgium

Netherlands1 site
  • Nederlands Kanker Instituut

    Amsterdam, 1066 CX

Other trials in Netherlands

About this study

Official title: An Open-label, Multicenter, Phase 1/2 Study of Radium-223 Dichloride in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Participants With Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

The purpose of the study was to determine the safety and test the efficacy of the combination of radium-223 dichloride and pembrolizumab in patients with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with bone metastases who either had not received any systemic therapy for their advanced disease or had progressed on prior immunologic checkpoint blockade with antibodies against the programmed cell death protein-(ligand) 1 (PD-1/PD-L1). In this study researchers wanted to measure tumor shrinkage in response to treatment and how long that shrinkage lasted and gathered information on safety. Pembrolizumab is an immunologic checkpoint blocker that promotes an immune response against the tumor. Radium-223 dichloride is an alpha particle-emitting radioactive agent which kills cancer cells.

Being tested
Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223), Pembrolizumab
Keywords
NSCLC
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223)Drug

    55 kBq/kg, intravenous (IV) injection, every 6 weeks for up to 6 administrations

  • PembrolizumabDrug

    200 mg, IV infusion, every 3 weeks for a maximum of up to 35 administrations

Study groups in NCT03996473
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Phase 1: Radium-223+PembrolizumabExperimentalParticipants received radium-223 dichloride at 55 kBq/kg every 6 weeks in combination with pembrolizumab every 3 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223); Drug: Pembrolizumab
Phase 2 Cohort 1: Radium-223+PembrolizumabExperimentalParticipants was planned to receive radium-223 dichloride at the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) to be determined in the Phase 1 part every 6 weeks in combination with 200 mg pembrolizumab every 3 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223); Drug: Pembrolizumab
Phase 2 Cohort 1: Pembrolizumab aloneActive comparatorParticipants was planned to receive 200 mg pembrolizumab every 3 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Pembrolizumab
Phase 2 Cohort 2: Radium-223+PembrolizumabExperimentalParticipants was planned to receive radium-223 dichloride at the MTD to be determined in the Phase 1 part every 6 weeks in combination with 200 mg pembrolizumab every 3 weeks.
Receives: Drug: Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223); Drug: Pembrolizumab

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events in Phase 1

    A treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, whether or not related to the treatment, arising or worsening after start of study treatment administration until the end of treatment visit (EoT visit, i.e. 30 [+7] days after last dose of study treatment). Severities of the TEAEs are summarized overall and by the maximum grade experienced by the participants for any TEAEs according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) v.5.0.

    Measured: Up to 218 days

  2. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events in Phase 1

    A treatment-emergent serious adverse event (TESAE) was any untoward medical occurrence that resulting in death, initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, life-threatening, persistent disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, another medical important serious event as judged by the investigator arising or worsening after start of study treatment administration until 90 days after the cessation of study treatment for serious AE (regardless of causality) or until the end of treatment visit (EoT visit, i.e. 30 [+7] days after last dose of study treatment) visit if the participant initiated new anti-cancer therapy, whichever was earlier.

    Measured: Up to 278 days

  3. Number of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) in Phase 1

    Any of following toxicities (exceptions as in protocol) during DLT window was considered a DLT if assessed by investigator to be possibly, probably or definitely related to study treatment: 1.Grade 4 non-hematologic toxicity. 2.Grade 4 hematologic toxicity ≥7 days. 3.Any non-hematologic AE (excl. lab) ≥Grade 3. 4.Any Grade 3 non-hematologic lab value if clinically significant medical intervention required, or the abnormality led to hospitalization, or the abnormality persisted for >1 week. 5.Grade 3 abnormality in AST, ALT, or bilirubin without liver metastases at screening; The abnormality results in a Drug-induced Liver Injury. 6.Febrile neutropenia Grade 3 or 4. 7.Prolonged delay (>2 weeks) in initiating Cycle 2 of pembrolizumab due to treatment-related toxicity 8.Any treatment-related toxicity that caused the participant to discontinue treatment during Cycle 1 or 2. 9.Missing >25% of pembrolizumab doses as a result of drug-related AE(s) during the first cycle. 10.Grade 5 toxicity.

    Measured: Within 6 weeks after the first administration of pembrolizumab

  4. Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 2

    ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) during the course of the study. It was evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all clinical and radiological evidence of tumor (both target and non-target). Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in short axis to < 10mm. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions.

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Number of Participants Categorized by Best Tumor Responses Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 1

    The tumor responses were evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1).

    Measured: Up to 188 days

  2. Objective Response Rate (ORR) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 1

    ORR was defined as the percentage of participants with best overall response of complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) during the course of the study. It was evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all clinical and radiological evidence of tumor (both target and non-target). Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in short axis to < 10mm. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions. Number of participants with best overall response of CR or PR before early termination of the study is reported in the table below while percentage of participants is auto-calculated by ClinicalTrials.gov database.

    Measured: Up to 188 days

  3. Duration of Response (DoR) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 1

    DoR was defined as the time interval from the date of first response (CR or PR) to the date of disease progression or death, whichever comes first. It was evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all clinical and radiological evidence of tumor (both target and non-target). Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in short axis to < 10mm. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions.

    Measured: Up to 188 days

  4. Disease Control Rate (DCR) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 1

    DCR was defined as the percentage of participants with CR or PR, or SD for at least 6 weeks during the course of the study. It was evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all clinical and radiological evidence of tumor (both target and non-target). Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in short axis to < 10mm. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions. Stable Disease (SD): Steady state of disease. Number of participants with best overall response of CR or PR or SD is reported below while percentage of participants is auto-calculated by ClinicalTrials.gov database.

    Measured: Up to 188 days

  5. Duration of Response (DoR) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 2

    DoR was defined as the time interval from the date of first response (CR or PR) to the date of disease progression or death, whichever comes first. It was evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all clinical and radiological evidence of tumor (both target and non-target). Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in short axis to < 10mm. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions.

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

  6. Disease Control Rate (DCR) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 2

    DCR was defined as the percentage of participants with CR or PR, or SD for at least 6 weeks during the course of the study. It was evaluated per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST V1.1). Complete Response (CR): Disappearance of all clinical and radiological evidence of tumor (both target and non-target). Any pathological lymph nodes (whether target or non-target) must have a reduction in short axis to < 10mm. Partial Response (PR): At least a 30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions taking as reference the baseline sum, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions. Stable Disease (SD): Steady state of disease. Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, no unequivocal progression of existing non target lesions and no appearance of new lesions.

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

  7. Progression Free Survival (PFS) Per RECIST v1.1 in Phase 2

    Progression free survival (PFS) was defined as the time from start of any study treatment to the date of earliest radiological progression per RECIST 1.1 or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. Participants who were alive and without progression at the time of database cut-off would be censored at the date of the last evaluable tumor assessment. RECIST: Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

  8. Overall Survival (OS) in Phase 2

    Overall survival (OS) was defined as the time from start of any study treatment to the date of death due to any cause. Participants who were alive at the time of database cut-off would be censored at the last date known to be alive or the database cut-off date, whichever occurs first.

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

  9. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events in Phase 2

    An treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a participant, whether or not related to the treatment, arising or worsening after start of study treatment administration until the end of treatment visit (EoT visit, i.e. 30 [+7] days after last dose of study treatment). Severities of the TEAEs are summarized overall and by the maximum grade experienced by the participants for any TEAEs according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) v.5.0.

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

  10. Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events in Phase 2

    A treatment-emergent serious adverse event (TESAE) was any untoward medical occurrence that resulting in death, initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, life-threatening, persistent disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly/birth defect, another medical important serious event as judged by the investigator arising or worsening after start of study treatment administration until 90 days after the cessation of study treatment for serious AE (regardless of causality) or until the end of treatment visit (EoT visit, i.e. 30 [+7] days after last dose of study treatment) visit if the participant initiated new anti-cancer therapy, whichever was earlier.

    Measured: 0 day as Phase 2 never started due to the early termination of the study

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted24 Jun 2019
  2. Study start6 Mar 2020
  3. Primary completion14 Apr 2021
  4. Study completion30 Jan 2023

Why it stopped: LPLV reached on 30Jan2023. Study was closed early for feasibility reasons related to enrollment of first line IO naïve patients. Safety data is consistent with the known safety profile of both drugs and no new safety issues have been observed

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
8 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03996473
Sponsor's protocol ID
19781
Other IDs
2018-003704-39, 2018
Status last verified
Jul 2024
First submitted
21 Jun 2019
Last updated
10 Oct 2024
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Availability of this study's data will later be determined according to Bayer's commitment to the EFPIA/PhRMA "Principles for responsible clinical trial data sharing". This pertains to scope, timepoint and process of data access. As such, Bayer commits to sharing upon request from qualified researchers patient-level clinical trial data, study-level clinical trial data, and protocols from clinical trials in patients for medicines and indications approved in the US and EU as necessary for conducting legitimate research. This applies to data on new medicines and indications that have been approved by the EU and US regulatory agencies on or after January 01, 2014. Interested researchers can use www.vivli.org to request access to anonymized patient-level data and supporting documents from clinical studies to conduct research. Information on the Bayer criteria for listing studies and other relevant information is provided in the member section of the portal.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY 88-8223) and Pembrolizumab in people with Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, run by Bayer at 6 sites in 4 countries.

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 9 inclusion and 11 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 6 sites in Spain, United States, Belgium, Netherlands. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 10 Oct 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events in Phase 1 (time frame: Up to 218 days). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 10 Oct 2024.

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