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M6620 Plus Standard Treatment in Oesophageal and Other Cancer (CHARIOT)

Primary Purpose

Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Solid Tumor

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United Kingdom
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
M6620
Cisplatin
Capecitabine
Radiotherapy
Sponsored by
University of Oxford
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma focused on measuring Oesophageal cancer

Eligibility Criteria

16 Years - undefined (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

INCLUSION CRITERIA:

For Stage A1:

  1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus (not including cervical oesophagus)
  2. Tumor length 15cm or less
  3. Any stage of disease that is unsuitable for radical CRT or surgery but suitable for palliative RT
  4. Baseline investigations available: staging CT scan (within 42 days before first study dose) and endoscopy
  5. Previous chemotherapy treatment completed 28 days before first study dose
  6. No oesophageal stent in-situ
  7. Any gender, aged ≥16 years.
  8. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
  9. ECOG performance score of 0-1
  10. Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
  11. Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration
  12. Hematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below:

    • Haemoglobin: ≥8.0g/dL
    • Platelet count : ≥100x10^9/L
    • Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10^9/L
    • Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome
    • AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases
    • Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥40ml/min

For Stage A2:

  1. Any histologically confirmed advanced solid tumor that is metastatic or unresectable where Investigator considers Cisplatin and Capecitabine based regimen as appropriate.
  2. Baseline investigations available: staging CT scan (within 35 days before first study dose)
  3. Previous chemotherapy treatment completed 28 days before first study dose
  4. Any gender, aged ≥16 years
  5. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
  6. ECOG performance score of 0-1
  7. Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
  8. Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration
  9. Hematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below:

    • Haemoglobin: ≥10.0g/dL
    • Platelet count : ≥100x10^9/L
    • Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10^9/L
    • Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome
    • AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases
    • Ca, Mg, Phosphate: within normal limits
    • Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥60ml/min

For Stage B:

  1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus including Siewert type 1 or 2 tumors with ≤2cm gastric mucosal extension (not including cervical oesophagus)
  2. Tumor length 7cm or less
  3. Suitable for radical CRT and surgery not an option due to being medically unfit or unsuitable for surgery or patient choice
  4. No oesophageal stent in-situ
  5. Endoscopically or radiologically documented measurable disease
  6. Diagnostic PET CT scan*
  7. Staging CT scan*

    *either CT or PET CT scan within 42 days of first study dose

  8. Adequate respiratory and cardiac function tests for safe delivery of CRT in the opinion of the Principle Investigator, specifically cardiac ejection fraction ≥60% and lung function FEV1>1 litre or 40% of predicted value or KCO (DLCO/VA) >40% predicted value.
  9. Any gender, aged ≥16 years
  10. ECOG performance score of 0-1
  11. Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
  12. Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration
  13. Haematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below:

    • Haemoglobin: ≥10.0g/dL
    • Platelet count : ≥100x10^9/L
    • Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10^9/L
    • Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome
    • AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases
    • Ca, Mg, Phosphate: within normal limits
    • Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥60ml/min

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

  1. Pregnant or breast-feeding women, or women of childbearing potential unless highly effective contraception is used
  2. Untreated and multiple brain metastases
  3. Clinically significant cardiovascular event within 6 months before study entry to include: a) congestive heart failure requiring therapy, b) unstable angina pectoris, c) myocardial infarction, d) class II/III/IV cardiac disease (New York Heart Association), e) presence of severe valvular heart disease, f) presence of ventricular arrhythmia requiring treatment
  4. History of arrhythmia that is symptomatic or requires treatment (CTCAE 3), symptomatic or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, despite treatment, or asymptomatic sustained ventricular tachycardia. Subjects with atrial fibrillation controlled by medication are permitted.
  5. Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure ≥160/100 despite optimal therapy)
  6. Second or third degree heart block with or without symptoms
  7. QTc >450msec in adult male and >470 msec in adult females (by Fridericia's correction) not due to electrolyte abnormality and that does not resolve with correction of electrolytes.
  8. History of congenital long QT syndrome
  9. History of torsades de pointes (or any concurrent medication with a known risk of inducing torsades de pointes)
  10. Trachea-oesophageal fistula or invasion of the tracheo-bronchial tree
  11. Treatment with any other investigational agent, or participation in another clinical trial within 28 days prior to the start of treatment
  12. Strong CYP3A inhibitors and inducers or haemopoietic growth factors within 14 days before first dose of M6620 (Berzosertib)
  13. HER2 gastro-oesophageal positive cancer where anti-Her2 therapies may be more appropriate (however patients who have failed anti-HER2 therapy may be eligible for stage A1 and A2)
  14. Unable to have or unwilling to change to low molecular weight heparin instead of Warfarin
  15. Other psychological, social or medical condition, physical examination finding or a laboratory abnormality that the Investigator considers would make the patient a poor trial candidate or could interfere with protocol compliance or the interpretation of trial results.
  16. Any other active malignancy, with the exception of adequately treated cone-biopsied in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri and non-melanoma skin lesions.
  17. Patients who are known to be serologically positive for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV.

Additional Exclusion Criteria for Stage A1 and B:

1) Previous radiotherapy to thorax or upper abdomen

Additional exclusion criteria for Stage A2 and B:

  1. History of hand-foot syndrome
  2. History of hearing impairment
  3. Live vaccine received within 30 days prior to treatment start
  4. Complete or Partial DPD deficiency

Additional Exclusion Criteria for Stage B:

1) Previous chemotherapy

Sites / Locations

  • Velindre Cancer Centre
  • Beatson Cancer Centre
  • St James's University Hospital
  • The Christie
  • The Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals Trust

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Stage A1, A2 & B

Arm Description

The trial is a single arm study. Different populations are recruited to each stage and the stages run independently of each other. Stage A1 & A2 will commence before Stage B so that safety data can be obtained in the palliative setting prior to Stage B commencing. Stage A1 may be ongoing when Stage B begins. Each Stage has a separate eligibility criteria. Stage A1: M6620 & palliative radiotherapy Stage A2: M6620 & palliative chemotherapy (Cisplatin & Capecitabine) Stage B: M6620 & definitive chemoradiotherapy

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

STAGE A1 - Determine the best tolerated M6620 treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose), administered concomitantly with radiotherapy only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer
Highest treatment schedule resulting in less than 25% dose limiting toxicity rate
STAGE A2 - Determine the best tolerated M6620 treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose) administered concomitantly with chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Capecitabine) only in the palliative treatment of solid cancer
Highest treatment schedule resulting in less than 30% dose limiting toxicity rate
STAGE B - Determine the best tolerated M6620 treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose) administered concomitantly with radiotherapy (dCRT) in combination with Cisplatin and Capecitabine in the radical treatment of oesophageal cancer
Highest treatment schedule resulting in less than 45% dose limiting toxicity rate

Secondary Outcome Measures

STAGE A1 - To determine the number of toxicities grade ≥3 (according to CTCAE v4.03) and the length of time these toxicities take to resolve when M6620 is administered concomitantly with RT only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer
To determine the safety and toxicity profile of M6620 administered concomitantly with RT only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer
STAGE A1 - To determine if M6620 can be delivered in combination with palliative radiotherapy by the proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned radiotherapy dose
Proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned radiotherapy dose
STAGE A1 - Efficacy of the combination (M6620 and radiotherapy), measured by objective tumour response
Objective tumor response as evaluated by CT scan as quantified by RECIST 1.1. PFS and OS from D1
STAGE A2 -To determine the number of toxicities grade ≥3 (according to CTCAE v4.03) and the time they take to resolve when M6620 is administered concomitantly with chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Capecitabine) only in the palliative treatment of solid cancer
To determine the safety and toxicity profile of M6620 administered concomitantly with chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Capecitabine) only in the palliative treatment of solid cancer
STAGE A2 - To determine if M6620 can be delivered in combination with palliative chemotherapy by the proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned dose
Proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned dose
STAGE A2 - Efficacy of the combination (M6620 and chemotherapy), measured by objective tumour response
Objective tumor response as evaluated by CT scan and quantified by RECIST 1.1; PFS and OS from D1; in field radiotherapy control
STAGE B -To determine the number of toxicities grade ≥3 (according to CTCAE v4.03) & the time they take to resolve when M6620 is administered concomitantly with dCRT (radiotherapy, cisplatin & capecitabine) in the radical treatment of oesophageal cancer
To determine safety and toxicity profile of M6620 administered concomitantly with dCRT in combination with cisplatin and capecitabine in the radical treatment of oesophageal cancer
STAGE B - To measure the the proportion of patients completing at least 80% of the planned chemotherapy dose and at least 20 fractions of radiotherapy in order to determine tolerance and ability to deliver M6620 in combination with standard dCRT
To determine the tolerance and ability to deliver M6620 in combination with standard dCRT
STAGE B - To measure objective tumor response as evaluated by CT scan and quantified by RECIST 1.1 and endoscopic biopsy findings
To determine the efficacy of the long term safety of the treatment combination

Full Information

First Posted
July 10, 2018
Last Updated
April 27, 2022
Sponsor
University of Oxford
Collaborators
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03641547
Brief Title
M6620 Plus Standard Treatment in Oesophageal and Other Cancer
Acronym
CHARIOT
Official Title
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Safety Study Combining the ATR Inhibitor M6620 With Chemoradiotherapy in Oesophageal Cancer & Other Solid Cancers Using Time to Event Continual Reassessment Method
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 4, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
April 4, 2022 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
April 4, 2022 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Oxford
Collaborators
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This Phase I study will test the combination of a novel ATR inhibitor (M6620) with chemoradiotherapy in oesophageal cancer; utilizing three experimental cohorts (Stage A1, A2 and B).
Detailed Description
There is strong scientific rationale for combining ATR inhibitors with DNA damaging agents such as radiation and cisplatin. In particular, ATR inhibition has been shown to be cytotoxic to tumor cells with an impaired DNA damage response, such as those with deficiency in the ATM- or p53 pathway. The high incidence of p53 mutations and the fact that cisplatin and radiation are key therapeutics, makes oesophageal cancer an attractive tumor type to test the activity of an ATR inhibitor. Given the reported synthetic lethal relationship between ATM and ATR, it is likely that ATR inhibition in an ATM- or p53- deficient background will offer a specific and effective way of targeting OAC and SCC of the oesophagus, and enhance the current standard of care. The trial will be divided into three stages. Stage A1 will explore the combination of M6620 plus radiotherapy in the palliative setting and Stage A2 will explore the combination of M6620 plus chemotherapy in the palliative setting. Stage B, will explore the combination of all 3 (M6620 plus chemoradiotherapy in the radical setting). In Stage A1 of the study M6620 will be combined with radiotherapy for the first time and the starting dose will be 140mg/m2 M6620, which has been well-tolerated. M6620 will be administered with daily palliative radiotherapy during this stage in order to study the specific interaction of M6620 with radiotherapy (acting as the DNA damaging agent during this trial stage). In Stage A2 of the study, M6620 will be combined with Cisplatin and Capecitabine combination chemotherapy for the first time; with a starting dose of 90mg/m2 M6620. M6620 will be administered 24 hours post cisplatin infusion, aiming to achieve maximum treatment benefit. Stage A1 and A2 together will help give an indication of a toxicity profile before administration with chemoradiotherapy (Stage B).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Solid Tumor
Keywords
Oesophageal cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Model Description
CHARIOT will use a single arm, open-label, dose escalation, Time-To-Event Continual Reassessment Method (TiTE-CRM) to find the optimal treatment schedule.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
36 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Stage A1, A2 & B
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The trial is a single arm study. Different populations are recruited to each stage and the stages run independently of each other. Stage A1 & A2 will commence before Stage B so that safety data can be obtained in the palliative setting prior to Stage B commencing. Stage A1 may be ongoing when Stage B begins. Each Stage has a separate eligibility criteria. Stage A1: M6620 & palliative radiotherapy Stage A2: M6620 & palliative chemotherapy (Cisplatin & Capecitabine) Stage B: M6620 & definitive chemoradiotherapy
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
M6620
Intervention Description
M6620 is an unlicensed small molecule ATR inhibitor which can be used in combination with DNA damaging agents. In pre-clinical models it has substantial activity when given with DNA damaging drugs or ionising radiation. The clinical agent (M6620) is currently studied in a phase I trial in Oxford and other centres in combination with gemcitabine, cisplatin, gemcitabine/cisplatin and cisplatin/etoposide.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Cisplatin
Intervention Description
Cisplatin is a platinum based chemotherapy drug licensed to treat a number of different types of cancer. Cisplatin use is not considered standard practice in Stage A2 & B, therefore Cisplatin is considered an investigational medicinal product for the purpose of this trial.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Capecitabine
Intervention Description
Capecitabine is a chemotherapy drug licensed to treat a number of different types of cancer, it is a noncytotoxic pre-cursor of the cytotoxic 5-fluourouracil. Capecitabine use is not considered standard practice in Stage A2 & B, therefore Capecitabine is considered an investigational medicinal product for the purpose of this trial.
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
Radiotherapy
Intervention Description
Stage A1 uses palliative radiotherapy. Stage B uses definitive radiotherapy.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
STAGE A1 - Determine the best tolerated M6620 treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose), administered concomitantly with radiotherapy only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer
Description
Highest treatment schedule resulting in less than 25% dose limiting toxicity rate
Time Frame
Week 9
Title
STAGE A2 - Determine the best tolerated M6620 treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose) administered concomitantly with chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Capecitabine) only in the palliative treatment of solid cancer
Description
Highest treatment schedule resulting in less than 30% dose limiting toxicity rate
Time Frame
Week 4
Title
STAGE B - Determine the best tolerated M6620 treatment schedule (or phase II recommended dose) administered concomitantly with radiotherapy (dCRT) in combination with Cisplatin and Capecitabine in the radical treatment of oesophageal cancer
Description
Highest treatment schedule resulting in less than 45% dose limiting toxicity rate
Time Frame
Up to Week 24
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
STAGE A1 - To determine the number of toxicities grade ≥3 (according to CTCAE v4.03) and the length of time these toxicities take to resolve when M6620 is administered concomitantly with RT only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer
Description
To determine the safety and toxicity profile of M6620 administered concomitantly with RT only in the palliative treatment of oesophageal cancer
Time Frame
During radiotherapy weeks 1-3, week 4, 9 and 12
Title
STAGE A1 - To determine if M6620 can be delivered in combination with palliative radiotherapy by the proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned radiotherapy dose
Description
Proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned radiotherapy dose
Time Frame
End of radiotherapy, end of week 3
Title
STAGE A1 - Efficacy of the combination (M6620 and radiotherapy), measured by objective tumour response
Description
Objective tumor response as evaluated by CT scan as quantified by RECIST 1.1. PFS and OS from D1
Time Frame
12 weeks, 6 and 12 months
Title
STAGE A2 -To determine the number of toxicities grade ≥3 (according to CTCAE v4.03) and the time they take to resolve when M6620 is administered concomitantly with chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Capecitabine) only in the palliative treatment of solid cancer
Description
To determine the safety and toxicity profile of M6620 administered concomitantly with chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Capecitabine) only in the palliative treatment of solid cancer
Time Frame
During chemotherapy week 1-18, week 20, 26
Title
STAGE A2 - To determine if M6620 can be delivered in combination with palliative chemotherapy by the proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned dose
Description
Proportion of patients completing at least 75%, 90% and 100% of the planned dose
Time Frame
End of chemotherapy, week 18
Title
STAGE A2 - Efficacy of the combination (M6620 and chemotherapy), measured by objective tumour response
Description
Objective tumor response as evaluated by CT scan and quantified by RECIST 1.1; PFS and OS from D1; in field radiotherapy control
Time Frame
Week 6, 12, 18, 26 and 12 months
Title
STAGE B -To determine the number of toxicities grade ≥3 (according to CTCAE v4.03) & the time they take to resolve when M6620 is administered concomitantly with dCRT (radiotherapy, cisplatin & capecitabine) in the radical treatment of oesophageal cancer
Description
To determine safety and toxicity profile of M6620 administered concomitantly with dCRT in combination with cisplatin and capecitabine in the radical treatment of oesophageal cancer
Time Frame
Up to week 24
Title
STAGE B - To measure the the proportion of patients completing at least 80% of the planned chemotherapy dose and at least 20 fractions of radiotherapy in order to determine tolerance and ability to deliver M6620 in combination with standard dCRT
Description
To determine the tolerance and ability to deliver M6620 in combination with standard dCRT
Time Frame
End of induction chemotherapy and dCRT. End of week 11.
Title
STAGE B - To measure objective tumor response as evaluated by CT scan and quantified by RECIST 1.1 and endoscopic biopsy findings
Description
To determine the efficacy of the long term safety of the treatment combination
Time Frame
24 weeks, 12 and 24 months
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
STAGE A2 - To measure M6620 area under the plasma concentration time curve using blood samples when delivered after Capecitabine and Cisplatin
Description
To enable evaluation of pharmacokinetics of M6620 when administered in combination with Cisplatin and Capecitabine
Time Frame
1st dose of M6620 (C1D2) at the following timepoints: BOI, at 0.5 hours before EOI, at EOI and at 0.5, 1, 2,6, 23, 47 hours after EOI. For C1D9 and C1D16 doses at the following timepoints: BOI and EOI
Title
STAGE A2 - To measure M6620 Cmax (observed peak plasma concentration) using blood samples when delivered after Capecitabine and Cisplatin administration
Description
To enable evaluation of pharmacokinetics of M6620 when administered in combination with Cisplatin and Capecitabine
Time Frame
1st dose of M6620 (C1D2) at the following timepoints: BOI, at 0.5 hours before EOI, at EOI and at 0.5, 1, 2,6, 23, 47 hours after EOI. For C1D9 and C1D16 doses at the following timepoints: BOI and EOI
Title
STAGE B - To explore target effects in tissue by measuring the change in level of ATR inhibition and apoptosis in M6620 treated tissue using IHC
Description
To explore change in level of ATR inhibition and apoptosis in M6620 treated tissue
Time Frame
Biopsies and blood samples at baseline, week 7 and 24
Title
STAGE B - To explore target effects in tissue by assessing genotyping of tumours obtained from biopsies and blood samples
Description
To explore change in level of ATR inhibition and apoptosis in M6620 treated tissue
Time Frame
Biopsies and blood samples at baseline, week 7 and 24
Title
STAGE B - To explore target effects in tissue by aiming to identify markers for oesophageal cancer in the blood
Description
To explore change in level of ATR inhibition and apoptosis in M6620 treated tissue
Time Frame
Biopsies and blood samples at baseline, week 7 and 24

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
16 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA: For Stage A1: Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus (not including cervical oesophagus) Tumor length 15cm or less Any stage of disease that is unsuitable for radical CRT or surgery but suitable for palliative RT Baseline investigations available: staging CT scan (within 42 days before first study dose) and endoscopy Previous chemotherapy treatment completed 28 days before first study dose No oesophageal stent in-situ Any gender, aged ≥16 years. Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks ECOG performance score of 0-1 Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration Hematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below: Haemoglobin: ≥8.0g/dL Platelet count : ≥100x10^9/L Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10^9/L Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥40ml/min For Stage A2: Any histologically confirmed advanced solid tumor that is metastatic or unresectable where Investigator considers Cisplatin and Capecitabine based regimen as appropriate. Baseline investigations available: staging CT scan (within 35 days before first study dose) Previous chemotherapy treatment completed 28 days before first study dose Any gender, aged ≥16 years Life expectancy of at least 12 weeks ECOG performance score of 0-1 Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration Hematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below: Haemoglobin: ≥10.0g/dL Platelet count : ≥100x10^9/L Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10^9/L Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases Ca, Mg, Phosphate: within normal limits Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥60ml/min For Stage B: Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus including Siewert type 1 or 2 tumors with ≤2cm gastric mucosal extension (not including cervical oesophagus) Tumor length 7cm or less Suitable for radical CRT and surgery not an option due to being medically unfit or unsuitable for surgery or patient choice No oesophageal stent in-situ Endoscopically or radiologically documented measurable disease Diagnostic PET CT scan* Staging CT scan* *either CT or PET CT scan within 42 days of first study dose Adequate respiratory and cardiac function tests for safe delivery of CRT in the opinion of the Principle Investigator, specifically cardiac ejection fraction ≥60% and lung function FEV1>1 litre or 40% of predicted value or KCO (DLCO/VA) >40% predicted value. Any gender, aged ≥16 years ECOG performance score of 0-1 Able to comply with protocol fully - absence of any physical, psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial Able to give written (signed and dated) informed consent according to GCP before registration Haematological and biochemical indices within the ranges below: Haemoglobin: ≥10.0g/dL Platelet count : ≥100x10^9/L Absolute neutrophil count: ≥1.5x10^9/L Total bilirubin: ≤1.5 x upper limit of normal unless the subject has known or suspected Gilbert's syndrome AST/ALT: ≤2.5 times the upper limit of normal; ≤5 times if liver metastases Ca, Mg, Phosphate: within normal limits Estimated glomerular filtration rate: ≥60ml/min EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Pregnant or breast-feeding women, or women of childbearing potential unless highly effective contraception is used Untreated and multiple brain metastases Clinically significant cardiovascular event within 6 months before study entry to include: a) congestive heart failure requiring therapy, b) unstable angina pectoris, c) myocardial infarction, d) class II/III/IV cardiac disease (New York Heart Association), e) presence of severe valvular heart disease, f) presence of ventricular arrhythmia requiring treatment History of arrhythmia that is symptomatic or requires treatment (CTCAE 3), symptomatic or uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, despite treatment, or asymptomatic sustained ventricular tachycardia. Subjects with atrial fibrillation controlled by medication are permitted. Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure ≥160/100 despite optimal therapy) Second or third degree heart block with or without symptoms QTc >450msec in adult male and >470 msec in adult females (by Fridericia's correction) not due to electrolyte abnormality and that does not resolve with correction of electrolytes. History of congenital long QT syndrome History of torsades de pointes (or any concurrent medication with a known risk of inducing torsades de pointes) Trachea-oesophageal fistula or invasion of the tracheo-bronchial tree Treatment with any other investigational agent, or participation in another clinical trial within 28 days prior to the start of treatment Strong CYP3A inhibitors and inducers or haemopoietic growth factors within 14 days before first dose of M6620 (Berzosertib) HER2 gastro-oesophageal positive cancer where anti-Her2 therapies may be more appropriate (however patients who have failed anti-HER2 therapy may be eligible for stage A1 and A2) Unable to have or unwilling to change to low molecular weight heparin instead of Warfarin Other psychological, social or medical condition, physical examination finding or a laboratory abnormality that the Investigator considers would make the patient a poor trial candidate or could interfere with protocol compliance or the interpretation of trial results. Any other active malignancy, with the exception of adequately treated cone-biopsied in situ carcinoma of the cervix uteri and non-melanoma skin lesions. Patients who are known to be serologically positive for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV. Additional Exclusion Criteria for Stage A1 and B: 1) Previous radiotherapy to thorax or upper abdomen Additional exclusion criteria for Stage A2 and B: History of hand-foot syndrome History of hearing impairment Live vaccine received within 30 days prior to treatment start Complete or Partial DPD deficiency Additional Exclusion Criteria for Stage B: 1) Previous chemotherapy
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Maria A Hawkins, MD FRCR MRCP
Organizational Affiliation
University College, London
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Velindre Cancer Centre
City
Cardiff
ZIP/Postal Code
CF14 2TL
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
Beatson Cancer Centre
City
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
St James's University Hospital
City
Leeds
ZIP/Postal Code
LS9 7TF
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
The Christie
City
Manchester
ZIP/Postal Code
M20 4BX
Country
United Kingdom
Facility Name
The Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals Trust
City
Oxford
ZIP/Postal Code
OX3 7LE
Country
United Kingdom

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
32571298
Citation
van Werkhoven E, Hinsley S, Frangou E, Holmes J, de Haan R, Hawkins M, Brown S, Love SB. Practicalities in running early-phase trials using the time-to-event continual reassessment method (TiTE-CRM) for interventions with long toxicity periods using two radiotherapy oncology trials as examples. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2020 Jun 22;20(1):162. doi: 10.1186/s12874-020-01012-z.
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