A Study of Prexasertib (LY2606368) With Chemotherapy and Radiation in Participants With Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Neoplasms
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Neoplasms focused on measuring cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be able to comply with the treatment plan and follow-up schedule
- Must have diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (tonsil, base of tongue, soft palate, or oropharyngeal walls), hypopharynx, or larynx
- Have adequate organ function
- If participant is of reproductive potential, must agree to use medically approved contraceptive precautions during the study and for six months following the last dose of study drug
- If the participant is a female of childbearing potential, must have had a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 14 days of the first dose of study drug and must not be breast feeding
Exclusion Criteria:
- Must not have taken an unapproved drug as treatment for any indication within the last 28 days prior to starting study treatment
- Must not have received any of the following prior therapies or treatments: systemic therapy for the study cancer, radiation therapy to the head and neck region, or curative-intent surgery in the head and neck region
- Have evidence of a distant metastatic disease
- Must not have an active symptomatic fungal, bacterial or viral infection, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or Hepatitis A, B, or C
- Must not have a serious heart condition, such as congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or heart attack within the last three months
- Must not have a family history of long corrected QT interval (QTc) syndrome
- Must not have known allergic reaction against any of the components of the study treatment
Sites / Locations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Centre Leon Berard
- Gustave Roussy
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Prexasertib + Cisplatin + Radiation Therapy (Part A)
Prexasertib + Cetuximab + Radiation Therapy (Part B)
Prexasertib administered intravenously (IV) every 14 days over an approximately 49-day treatment period. Cisplatin administered IV every 7 days over an approximately 49-day treatment period. Intensity modulated radiation therapy administered 5 days per week over an approximately 49-day treatment period. Participants may remain on treatment until completion of the treatment period.
Prexasertib administered IV every 14 days over an approximately 56-day treatment period. Cetuximab administered IV every 7 days over an approximately 56-day treatment period. Intensity modulated radiation therapy administered 5 days per week over an approximately 56-day treatment period (starting at Week 2). Participants may remain on treatment until completion of the treatment period.