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Non-Small Cell Lung CancerEVpredictNCT07376512

Predicting Response to Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 Immunotherapy by Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Analysis

An observational study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Melanoma (Skin Cancer), run by Centre Georges Francois Leclerc at 5 sites in France.

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Trial summary

The objective of this prospective multicenter study is to evaluate whether the analysis of immunological biomarkers present in circulating extracellular vesicles is associated with the response to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatments in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
How many people
378 participants
Where
5 sitesFrance
Study dates
1 Nov 2026to 1 Nov 2030
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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

Study population: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or melanoma, locally advanced or metastatic, and unresectable. For all patients, first-line standard treatment will be based on standard care with an anti-PD-(L)1 therapy, either as monotherapy or in combination (with other immune checkpoint inhibitors or chemotherapy). Standard treatments are defined by the approved indications (marketing authorizations) in France.

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years.
  • Histologically confirmed diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or locally advanced/metastatic unresectable melanoma.
  • Patient scheduled to initiate anti-PD-(L)1 therapy, either as monotherapy or in combination (other immune checkpoint inhibitors, chemotherapy, etc.).
  • Baseline tumor assessment performed within 28 days prior to enrollment (CT scan of thorax, abdomen, and pelvis) with at least one measurable lesion according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
  • Life expectancy >6 months.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2 at enrollment.
  • Patient able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures.
  • Patient covered by a social security system or equivalent.

Who cannot join

  • Prior treatment with immunotherapy.
  • Presence of EGFR or ALK mutation (applicable only to the lung cohort).
  • Presence of another synchronous malignancy.
  • Diagnosis of uveal melanoma.
  • Treatment with systemic immunosuppressants, including within 28 days prior to enrollment, or corticosteroids >10 mg/day, including within 14 days prior to enrollment.
  • Disease not measurable according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
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  • Positive serology for HIV, HBV, or HCV.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Inability to comply with study follow-up and visits for geographic, social, or psychological reasons.
  • Individuals deprived of liberty or under legal guardianship (including curatorship).

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Courèche CK KADERBHAI, Doctor contact

03 80 73 75 28 ext. +33

cgkaderbhai@cgfl.fr

Anne-Laure ALR REROLE, Project manager contact

03 45 34 88 46 ext. +33

arerole@cgfl.fr

5 sites in 1 country

France5 sites, 5 recruiting
  • CHU Besançon - Service Dermatologie

    Besançon, 25000

    Charlée CN NARDIN, Doctor, 03 70 63 20 05, cnardin@chu-besancon.fr

    Not yet recruiting
  • CHU Besançon - Service Pneumologie Oncologie Thoracique

    Besançon, 25000

    Guillaume GE EBERST, Doctor, 03 70 63 22 06, geberst@chu-besancon.fr

    Not yet recruiting
  • Centre Georges-François Leclerc

    Dijon, 21000

    Courèche CK KADERBHAI, Doctor, 03 80 73 75 28, CGKaderbhai@cgfl.fr

    Recruiting
  • CHU Dijon - Service Oncologie Médicale

    Dijon, 21000

    Ayoube AZ ZOUAK, Doctor, 03 80 29 58 64, ayoube.zouak@chu-dijon.fr

    Recruiting
  • Centre Leon Berard - Service Oncologie Médicale

    Lyon, 69000

    Mona MA AMINI-ADLE, Doctor, 04 78 78 59 96, mona.amini-adle@lyon.unicancer.fr

    Not yet recruiting

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About this study

The objective of this prospective multicenter study is to evaluate whether the analysis of immunological biomarkers present in circulating extracellular vesicles is associated with the response to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatments in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or unresectable melanoma.

Patients will receive standard-of-care treatment and will be followed according to routine clinical practice. The study involves the collection of four study-specific blood samples at different time points during follow-up, as well as the collection of standard immunohistochemistry results, thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT scans, and tumor DNA genotyping analyses performed as part of routine care.

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The study aims to determine:

  • whether baseline biomarkers in extracellular vesicles are associated with response to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment,
  • how these biomarkers change over the course of treatment, and
  • to provide exploratory data for the development of predictive immunological response signatures.
Read the detailed description

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (anti-PD-1/PD-L1) have become standard treatment for patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or melanoma. However, not all patients respond to these therapies, and current biomarkers are imperfect.

Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanovesicles derived from tumor and immune cells, carrying proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. They represent an accessible and stable source of immunological biomarkers, allowing monitoring of the tumor microenvironment without additional invasive procedures.

This prospective multicenter study aims to determine, in a prospective cohort of patients with locally advanced or metastatic lung cancer or melanoma, the impact of baseline immune biomarkers present in extracellular vesicles on response to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy

Secondary objectives have also been defined :

  • To evaluate the association between longitudinal changes in EV-associated immune biomarkers during follow-up and response to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy.
  • To develop a predictive score (immune signature) of response to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy by combining baseline EV-associated immune biomarkers.
  • To stratify analyses by tumor type (NSCLC versus melanoma) to determine whether tumor-specific characteristics influence the predictive performance of the identified immune signature.
  • To obtain preliminary evidence on the contribution of EV-associated biomarkers to the prediction of primary or secondary resistance to anti-PD-(L)1 therapy.
  • In the NSCLC cohort, to compare the predictive performance of the EV-based score with that of a score based solely on the tumor expression (assessed on biopsy specimens) of immunosuppressive proteins, without incorporating EV-associated biomarkers, for predicting best overall response (BOR) at 6 months.
  • To explore EV-derived miRNA profiles in responders and non-responders.
  • In each cohort, to compare the predictive performance of the EV-based score with that of a score integrating tumor mutational biomarkers derived from ctDNA and/or tumor tissue DNA for predicting BOR at 6 months.
  • To evaluate PFS, including PFS at 6 and 12 months, as well as median PFS.
  • To establish a prospective plasma biobank from patients treated with anti-PD-(L)1 therapies for future retrospective analyses following completion of the EVpredict study in the field of cancer immunology

Study procedures for participants include:

  • Blood sample collection: Four study-specific blood draws performed during standard treatment or tumor assessment visits (baseline, 2nd administration, first evaluation, second evaluation).
  • Collection of additional information: Standard immunohistochemistry results thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT scans; circulating or tumor DNA genotyping analyses.
  • Clinical follow-up: Conducted according to routine care standards, with no changes to treatment or additional study-specific visits.
Keywords
standard treatment with anti-PD-(L)1 monotherapy or combination therapy
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Melanoma

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT07376512
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Advanced NSCLC or Melanoma - Anti-PD-(L)1 TherapyThis cohort includes patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or inoperable melanoma who are receiving standard-of-care anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 therapy, either as monotherapy or in combination with other approved therapies. Participants will follow standard clinical management, and study-specific procedures include four blood draws for extracellular vesicle (EV) analysis at baseline and during follow-up, collection of standard immunohistochemistry results (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4, Tim-3, LAG-3, TIGIT), thoraco-abdominopelvic CT imaging, and tumor DNA genotyping performed as part of routine care.

What is being measured

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

  1. Target protein levels in plasma-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) measured by multiplex ELISA before treatment

    Treatment response assessed as Best Overall Response (BOR: complete or partial response per RECIST 1.1) within 6 months.

    Measured: 6 months from treatment initiation

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Association of EV-Associated Target Protein Concentrations With Best Overall Response at 6 Months

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months after treatment initiation

  2. Development of a Predictive Score Based on Baseline EV-Associated Biomarkers for Best Overall Response at 6 Months

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months after treatment initiation

  3. Predictive Performance of the EV-Based Score for Best Overall Response

    Predictive performance will be assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and, following score dichotomization, sensitivity and specificity. Performance for predicting BOR will be evaluated in the overall cohort and separately in the NSCLC and melanoma cohorts.

    Measured: At 6 months after treatment initiation

  4. EV-Associated Target Protein Concentrations in Non-Responders to Anti-PD-(L)1 Therapy

    Analysis of target protein concentrations in EVs at baseline and during follow-up in non-responders according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. These preliminary data will provide an initial assessment of the feasibility of a future clinical trial evaluating the therapeutic benefit of EV analysis for guiding treatment decisions regarding immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapies in patients with solid tumors.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months after treatment initiation

  5. Comparison of the Predictive Performance of Tumor Immunohistochemistry and the EV-Based Score in the NSCLC Cohort

    In the NSCLC cohort, immunohistochemical (IHC) analysis of target protein expression (including PD-L1) will be performed on diagnostic tumor biopsy specimens. The predictive performance of this approach will be compared with that of the EV-based score using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses and the AUC.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months after treatment initiation

  6. Comparison of EV-Derived miRNA Expression Profiles Between Responders and Non-Responders

    EV-derived miRNA expression profiles at baseline and during follow-up will be analyzed by RT-qPCR and compared between responders and non-responders.

    Measured: Baseline to 6 months after treatment initiation

  7. Comparison of the Predictive Performance of Tumor DNA Biomarkers and the EV-Based Score

    Analysis of tumor DNA, including ctDNA and/or tumor tissue DNA, will be performed by next-generation sequencing (NGS) at diagnosis and at disease progression. The predictive performance of these biomarkers will be compared with that of the EV-based score using ROC curve analyses and the corresponding AUC.

    Measured: At diagnosis and at disease progression; BOR assessed at 6 months after treatment initiation

  8. Progression-Free Survival (PFS) at 6 and 12 Months and Median PFS

    PFS will be defined as the time from study inclusion to disease progression, as assessed according to RECIST 1.1 criteria, or death from any cause, whichever occurs first. Patients who are alive without documented progression will be censored at the date of their last known follow-up. Median PFS, as well as PFS rates at 6 and 12 months, will be described

    Measured: From the date of enrollment in the study until the first occurrence of disease progression or death, or up to 12 months after enrollment

  9. Storage of Residual Plasma Samples for Future Retrospective Analyses

    Residual plasma samples remaining after completion of the study-specific analyses will be stored for future retrospective analyses in participants who have provided consent for biological sample collection. Additional and more in-depth analyses of biomarkers of interest may be performed based on the results generated during the EVpredict study.

    Measured: Up to 15 years after the end 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 posted29 Jan 2026
  2. Study start1 Nov 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2030 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2030 (estimated)

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
378 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07376512
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025-A01783-46
Acronym
EVpredict
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
22 Jan 2026
Last updated
26 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Melanoma (Skin Cancer), run by Centre Georges Francois Leclerc at 5 sites in France.

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 8 inclusion and 10 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in France. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Courèche CK KADERBHAI, Doctor (03 80 73 75 28 ext. +33, cgkaderbhai@cgfl.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Target protein levels in plasma-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) measured by multiplex ELISA before treatment (time frame: 6 months from treatment initiation). 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 26 Oct 2026.

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