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Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous CarcinomaPhase 1/2NCT04216316

Testing the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Berzosertib (M6620, VX-970), to the Usual Treatments (Carboplatin and Gemcitabine) and to Pembrolizumab for Patients With Advanced Squamous Cell Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

A Phase 1/2 study testing Berzosertib, Biospecimen Collection and Carboplatin in people with Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma and Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 34 sites in United States.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

This phase Ib/II trial studies the best dose of carboplatin when given together with berzosertib, gemcitabine and pembrolizumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with stage IV squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer that has spared to other placed in the body (advanced). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Berzosertib, Biospecimen Collection and Carboplatin
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
12 participants
Where
34 sitesUnited States
Study dates
14 Apr 2021to 18 Mar 2027
Phase
Phase 1/2
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

  • Patients must have histologically confirmed NSCLC of predominantly squamous cell histology, stage IV (American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC] 8th edition)
  • Patients must have measurable disease, as defined by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version (v)1.1
  • Patients must have tumor tissue available at time of enrollment, or be willing to undergo a biopsy for integrated biomarker studies
  • Patients with a history of prior platinum-based systemic chemotherapy given as neoadjuvant, adjuvant, or consolidation therapy for early stage or loco-regionally advanced NSCLC are eligible, if therapy is completed one year prior to initiation of treatment. Patients must not have had prior systemic chemotherapy or immunotherapy for metastatic disease
  • Patients with prior immunotherapy given as neoadjuvant, adjuvant, or consolidation therapy for early stage or loco-regionally advanced disease are eligible, if treatment is completed one year prior to initiation of treatment
  • Patients must have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1 (Karnofsky > 60%)
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  • Age >= 18 years. Because no dosing or adverse event data are currently available on the use of these drug combinations in patients < 18 years of age, children are excluded from this study, but will be eligible for future pediatric trials
  • Leukocytes >= 3,000/mcL
  • Absolute neutrophil count > lower limit of normal (LLN)
  • Platelets > LLN
  • Total bilirubin =< institutional upper limit of normal (ULN)
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT])/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]) =< 3 x institutional ULN
  • Creatinine =< institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) >= 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 unless data exists supporting safe use at lower kidney function values, no lower than 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2
  • Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are eligible if they are on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months, provided there is no expected drug-drug interaction
  • Patients with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are eligible if the HBV viral load is undetectable on suppressive therapy (if indicated), provided there is no expected drug-drug interaction
  • Patients with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are eligible if they have been treated and cured. For patients with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load
  • Patients with treated brain metastases are eligible if clinically stable, i.e., on stable doses of anti-convulsant therapy and/or stable doses of corticosteroids which are not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone, or an equivalent corticosteroid
  • Patients with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial
  • Patients with known history or current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, should have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. To be eligible for this trial, patients should be class 2B or better
  • Patients must be willing to comply with birth control requirements: The effects of the agents in this study (or similar agents) on the developing human fetus are either unknown, or known to be teratogenic, embryotoxic, and fetotoxic in mice and rabbits. For this reason, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 6 months after completing treatment administration. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to avoid donating sperm for during the study period, and to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and for 6 months after completion completing treatment administration
  • Patients must have the ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Participants with impaired decision-making capacity who have a legally-authorized representative and/or family member available will also be eligible

Who cannot join

  • Patients with severe intercurrent illness or comorbidity are not eligible
  • Patients with contraindications to immunotherapy (e.g., solid organ transplant or active autoimmune disease requiring immunosuppressant therapy within 2 years of enrollment) are not eligible
  • Patients with prior systemic chemotherapy for metastatic disease are not eligible
  • Patients who are receiving any other investigational agents are not eligible
  • Patients with a history of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to berzosertib (M6620, VX-970), pembrolizumab, gemcitabine, carboplatin, or other agents used in study are not eligible
  • Patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding are not eligible
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  • Patients with psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements are not eligible
  • Berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4; therefore, concomitant administration with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g. clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, HCV and HIV protease inhibitors, nefazodone, posaconazole, telithromycin, voriconazole) or strong inducers of CYP3A4 (e.g. carbamazepine, rifampin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, St. John's wort) should be avoided. Because the lists of these agents are constantly changing, it is important to regularly consult a frequently-updated medical reference. As part of the enrollment/informed consent procedures, the patient will be counseled on the risk of interactions with other agents, and what to do if new medications need to be prescribed or if the patient is considering a new over-the-counter medicine or herbal product
  • Pregnant women are excluded from this study because the agents in this study may have the potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with the study agents, breastfeeding should be discontinued if the mother is treated with the study agents berzosertib (M6620, VX-970), pembrolizumab, gemcitabine, or carboplatin
  • Berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) should be used with caution in patients with clinical evidence of germline defects in their deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage repair pathway (for example, patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome or ataxia telangiectasia) due to a possible increase in the toxicity of DNA-damaging agents when paired with berzosertib (M6620, VX-970)
  • Patients must not have received or be scheduled to receive radiation therapy within 7 days or less from gemcitabine administration
  • Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 28 days before the first dose of pembrolizumab, with the exceptions of intranasal and inhaled corticosteroids or systemic corticosteroids at physiological doses, which are not to exceed 10 mg/day of prednisone, or an equivalent corticosteroid
  • Patients must not have received an allogeneic stem cell transplant
  • Patients must not have active, uncontrolled infections or recently received active vaccinations

Trial locations and contacts

34 sites in 1 country.

34 sites in 1 country

United States34 sites

  • UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Aventura

    Aventura, Florida, 33180

  • Siteman Cancer Center at Saint Peters Hospital

    City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376

  • Wake Forest University at Clemmons

    Clemmons, North Carolina, 27012

  • UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Coral Gables

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33146

  • Siteman Cancer Center at West County Hospital

    Creve Coeur, Missouri, 63141

  • UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach

    Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442

  • University of Kansas Clinical Research Center

    Fairway, Kansas, 66205

  • HaysMed

    Hays, Kansas, 67601

  • University of Kansas Cancer Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • University Health Truman Medical Center

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108

  • University of Kansas Cancer Center - North

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64154

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    Lawrence, Kansas, 66044

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center/Dartmouth Cancer Center

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756

  • University of Kansas Cancer Center - Lee's Summit

    Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64064

  • Keck Medicine of USC Koreatown

    Los Angeles, California, 90020

  • Los Angeles General Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center

    Miami, Florida, 33136

  • NYP/Columbia University Medical Center/Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10032

  • USC Norris Oncology/Hematology-Newport Beach

    Newport Beach, California, 92663

  • University of Kansas Cancer Center at North Kansas City Hospital

    North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116

  • The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Olathe

    Olathe, Kansas, 66061

  • University of Kansas Cancer Center-Overland Park

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66210

  • University of Kansas Hospital-Indian Creek Campus

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66211

  • Mercy Hospital Pittsburg

    Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762

  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232

  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298

  • Salina Regional Health Center

    Salina, Kansas, 67401

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

  • Siteman Cancer Center-South County

    St Louis, Missouri, 63129

  • Siteman Cancer Center at Christian Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63136

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis Campus

    Topeka, Kansas, 66606

  • University of Kansas Hospital-Westwood Cancer Center

    Westwood, Kansas, 66205

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157

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About this study

Official title: A Phase IB and Randomized Open-Label Phase II Study of Berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in Combination With Carboplatin/Gemcitabine/Pembrolizumab in Patients With Chemotherapy-Naïve Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer of Squamous Cell Histology

This phase Ib/II trial studies the best dose of carboplatin when given together with berzosertib, gemcitabine and pembrolizumab and to see how well it works in treating patients with stage IV squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer that has spared to other placed in the body (advanced). Berzosertib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Chemotherapy drugs, such as carboplatin and gemcitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving berzosertib together with carboplatin, gemcitabine, and pembrolizumab may work better in treating patients with squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer compared to carboplatin, gemcitabine, and pembrolizumab alone.

Read the detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of carboplatin in combination with berzosertib (M6620) and gemcitabine/pembrolizumab, in patients with squamous cell non-small cell lung cancer (Sq-NSCLC). (Lead-in Phase 1B) II. To compare progression-free survival (PFS) of carboplatin/gemcitabine/pembrolizumab with and without berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in patients with Sq-NSCLC, as measured by a hazard ratio in an intent-to-treat analysis. (Phase 2)

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To compare progression-free survival (PFS) of carboplatin/gemcitabine/pembrolizumab with and without berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in patients with Sq-NSCLC, as measured by a hazard ratio in an as-treated analysis.

II. To compare PFS of carboplatin/gemcitabine/pembrolizumab with and without berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in patients with ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM)-deficient Sq-NSCLC, as measured by a hazard ratio.

III. To compare overall survival (OS) and overall response rate (ORR) of carboplatin/gemcitabine/pembrolizumab with and without berzosertib (M6620, VX-970), in patients with chemotherapy-naive Sq-NSCLC.

IV. To determine the systemic drug exposure of berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) and gemcitabine, as correlates of efficacy and toxicity.

  1. To determine the safety and tolerability of berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in combination with carboplatin/gemcitabine/pembrolizumab.

VI. To observe and record anti-tumor activity.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

  1. To identify molecular subpopulations of patients who have increased sensitivity to the berzosertib (M6620, VX-970)/carboplatin/gemcitabine/pembrolizumab combination.

II. To explore the prognostic and predictive qualities of the ATM immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay for clinical response and PFS.

III. To explore inflammation-associated gene signatures and clinical response.

OUTLINE: This is a phase Ib, dose de-escalation study of carboplatin followed by a phase II study. Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM A: Patients receive pembrolizumab intravenously (IV) over 30 minutes on day 1, gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8, carboplatin IV over 30 minutes on day 1, and berzosertib IV over 60 minutes on days 2 and 9. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 4 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients then receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1 and berzosertib IV over 60 minutes on days 2 and 9. Cycles repeat every 21 days for up to 9 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients then receive pembrolizumab alone IV over 30 minutes on day 1. Cycles repeat every 6 weeks for up to 1 more year in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and/or computed tomography (CT) scans, and undergo blood specimen collection on study.

ARM B: Patients receive pembrolizumab, gemcitabine hydrochloride, and carboplatin as in Arm A. Patients undergo MRI scans and/or CT scans, and undergo blood specimen collection on study.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 12 months.

Being tested
Berzosertib, Biospecimen Collection, Carboplatin, Computed Tomography, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride
Medical subject headings
Lung Neoplasms

What participants receive

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

  • BerzosertibDrug

    Also called 2-Pyrazinamine, 3-(3-(4-((Methylamino)methyl)phenyl)-5-isoxazolyl)-5-(4-((1-methylethyl)sulfonyl)phenyl)-, M 6620, M6620, VX 970

    Given IV

  • Biospecimen CollectionProcedure or surgery

    Also called Biological Sample Collection, Biospecimen Collected, Sample Collection, Specimen Collection

    Correlative studies

  • CarboplatinDrug

    Also called Blastocarb, Carboplat, Carboplatin Hexal, Carboplatino

    Given IV

  • Computed TomographyProcedure or surgery

    Also called CAT, CAT Scan, Computed Axial Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography

    Undergo CT

  • Gemcitabine HydrochlorideDrug

    Also called dFdCyd, Difluorodeoxycytidine Hydrochloride, Gemcitabine HCI, Gemzar

    Given IV

  • Magnetic Resonance ImagingProcedure or surgery

    Also called Magnetic Resonance, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic resonance imaging (procedure), Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan

    Undergo MRI

  • PembrolizumabBiological

    Also called BCD-201, GME 751, GME751, Keytruda

    Given IV

Study groups in NCT04216316
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Arm A (pembrolizumab, gemcitabine, carboplatin, M6620)ExperimentalPatients receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1, gemcitabine hydrochloride IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8, carboplatin IV over 30 minutes on day 1, and berzosertib IV over 60 minutes on days 2 and 9. Treatment repeats every 21 days for up to 4 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients then receive pembrolizumab IV over 30 minutes on day 1 and berzosertib IV over 60 minutes on days 2 and 9. Cycles repeat every 21 days for up to 9 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients then receive pembrolizumab alone IV over 30 minutes on day 1. Cycles repeat every 6 weeks for up to 1 more year in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo MRI scans and/or CT scans, and undergo blood specimen collection on study.
Receives: Drug: Berzosertib; Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Drug: Carboplatin; Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Gemcitabine Hydrochloride; Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Biological: Pembrolizumab
Arm B (pembrolizumab, gemcitabine, carboplatin)Active comparatorPatients receive pembrolizumab, gemcitabine, and carboplatin as in Arm A. Patients undergo MRI scans and/or CT scans, and undergo blood specimen collection on study.
Receives: Procedure: Biospecimen Collection; Drug: Carboplatin; Procedure: Computed Tomography; Drug: Gemcitabine Hydrochloride; Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Biological: Pembrolizumab

What is being measured

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

  1. Patients Who Experienced a DLT

    Percentage of patients who experienced Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) when treated with carboplatin in combination with berzosertib (M6620, VX-970), per CTCAE v5.0

    Measured: Up to completion of cycle 1

  2. Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)

    Determined by the number of patients who experienced Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs) when treated with carboplatin in combination with berzosertib (M6620, VX-970), per CTCAE v5.0, DLT is defined as the severe toxicity event that leads to the termination of the treatment. The RP2D is the highest dose level where <2/6 DLTs are observed.

    Measured: Up to completion of cycle 1

  3. 12-month Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Total Population

    Percentage of patients with Progression-free survival (PFS) will be estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions, from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: At 12 months

  4. 24-month Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Total Population

    Percentage of patients with Progression-free survival (PFS) will be estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions, from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: At 24 months

  5. Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Total Population

    Median PFS will be estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions. Measured from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: Up to 30 months

  6. 12-month Progression-free Survival (PFS) - By Dose Level

    Percentage of patients with Progression-free survival (PFS) will be estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions, from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: At 12 months

  7. 24-month Progression-free Survival (PFS) - Dose Level 1

    Percentage of patients with Progression-free survival (PFS) will be estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions, from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: At 24 months

  8. Progression-free Survival (PFS) - By Dose Level

    Median PFS will be estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions. Measured from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: Up to 30 months

Secondary outcomes (10)

  1. Best Overall Response - Total Population

    Percentage of patients with Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR), Stable Disease (SD) or Progressive Disease (PD) per RECIST v1.1. CR: Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or nontarget) with reduction in short axis to <10 mm; PR: ≥30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters or SD: Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum diameters. PD: At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: Up to 12 months post treatment

  2. Best Overall Response - By Dose Level

    Percentage of patients with Complete Response (CR), Partial Response (PR), Stable Disease (SD) or Progressive Disease (PD) per RECIST v1.1, CR: Disappearance of all target lesions. Any pathological lymph nodes (target or nontarget) with reduction in short axis to <10 mm; PR: ≥30% decrease in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the baseline sum diameters or SD: Neither sufficient shrinkage to qualify for PR nor sufficient increase to qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest sum diameters. PD: At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: Up to 12 months post treatment

  3. 12-month Overall Survival (OS) - Total Population

    Percentage of patients alive from start of treatment.

    Measured: At 12 months

  4. 24-month Overall Survival (OS) - Total Population

    Percentage of patients alive from start of treatment.

    Measured: At 24 months

  5. Overall Survival (OS) - Total Population

    Median number of months that patients remain alive from start of treatment.

    Measured: Up to 30 months post treatment

  6. 12-month Overall Survival (OS) - By Dose Level

    Percentage of patients alive from start of treatment.

    Measured: At 12 months

  7. 24-month Overall Survival (OS) - By Dose Level

    Percentage of patients alive from start of treatment.

    Measured: At 24 months

  8. Overall Survival (OS) - By Dose Level

    Median number of months that patients remain alive from start of treatment.

    Measured: Up to 30 months post treatment

  9. Worst Grade of Adverse Events

    Number of patients with adverse events per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0, determined to be at least possibly related to treatment.

    Measured: Up to 12 months post treatment

  10. PFS in Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM)-Deficient Sq-NSCLC

    Progression Free Survival in ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM)-deficient Sq-NSCLC. Median PFS estimated within disease cohorts by the product-limit (Kaplan-Meier) estimator, along with 95% confidence regions. Measured from start of treatment to time of progression or death, whichever occurs first. Per RECIST v1.1 Progressive Disease (PD): At least a 20% increase in the sum of diameters of target lesions, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (this includes the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must also demonstrate an absolute increase of at least 5 mm. (Note: the appearance of one or more new lesions is also considered progression).

    Measured: Up to 30 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Jan 2020
  2. Study start14 Apr 2021
  3. Primary completion31 Mar 2024
  4. Study completion18 Mar 2027 (estimated)

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 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04216316
Sponsor's protocol ID
NCI-2019-08660
Other IDs
NCI-2019-08660, 20-134, 10313, 10313, UM1CA186690
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
31 Dec 2019
Last updated
21 Sep 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: NCI is committed to sharing data in accordance with NIH policy. For more details on how clinical trial data is shared, access the link to the NIH data sharing policy page.

Publications

  • Villaruz LC, Schluger B, Wang H, Ohr J, Petro D, Fuld AD, Herzberg B, Dawar R, Nieva J, Ruiz J, Christner SM, Holleran JL, Bakkenist CJ, Gore S, Beumer JH. Phase Ib study of berzosertib, carboplatin, gemcitabine, and pembrolizumab in patients with squamous nonsmall lung cancer (ETCTN 10313). Oncologist. 2025 Nov 11;30(11):oyaf373. doi: 10.1093/oncolo/oyaf373.

    PubMed 41206673

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Berzosertib, Biospecimen Collection and Carboplatin in people with Lung Non-Small Cell Squamous Carcinoma and Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI) at 34 sites 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 21 inclusion and 14 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 34 sites 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.

What does this combined 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.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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 24 Mar 2026). 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?

Patients Who Experienced a DLT (time frame: Up to completion of cycle 1). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04216316, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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.

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