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Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Radiosurgery (fSRT vs. PULSAR) for the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases

Primary Purpose

Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
Durvalumab
Sponsored by
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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Eligibility
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Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer focused on measuring Non-small cell lung cancer, Immunotherapy, Durvalumab, Radiotherapy, PULSAR, Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Biopsy-proven NSCLC primary with PD-L1 expression ≥ 1%
  • At least one previously untreated, asymptomatic brain metastases (<=10 total) with at least one measurable (0.5 cm diameter or larger) as assessed by MRI
  • No prior systemic treatment for metastatic NSCLC.
  • age ≥ 18 years
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 2
  • Life expectancy greater than six (6) months
  • Adequate normal organ and marrow function
  • Body weight greater than 30 kg
  • Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Brain metastases that are symptomatic and/or with recent (<10 days) steroid use
  • Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders (including inflammatory bowel disease [e.g., colitis or Crohn's disease], diverticulitis [with the exception of diverticulosis], systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener syndrome [granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc]).
  • Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents for the treatment of the cancer under study.
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, interstitial lung disease, serious chronic gastrointestinal conditions associated with diarrhea, or psychiatric illness/social situations that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit compliance with study requirements, substantially increase risk of incurring AEs or compromise the ability of the patient to give written informed consent.
  • Subjects must not be pregnant or nursing due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants.
  • Administration of one or more lines of systemic therapy for the diagnosis of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
  • Prior receipt of systemic therapy for the management of high-risk early stage or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, prior to the development of metastatic disease, would not count towards the number of receipt of systemic therapy
  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to durvalumab or other agents used in study
  • Male or female patients of reproductive potential who are not willing to employ effective birth control from screening to 90 days after the last dose of durvalumab monotherapy
  • Participation in another clinical study with an investigational product during the last 1 month
  • Concurrent enrolment in another clinical study, unless it is an observational (non-interventional) clinical study or during the follow-up period of an interventional study
  • Receipt of the last dose of anticancer therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, biologic therapy, tumor embolization, monoclonal antibodies) ≤ 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug If sufficient wash-out time has not occurred due to the schedule or PK properties of an agent, a longer wash-out period will be required, as agreed by AstraZeneca and the investigator
  • Any unresolved toxicity NCI CTCAE Grade ≥2 from previous anticancer therapy with the exception of alopecia, vitiligo, nausea, anorexia/weight loss, and the laboratory values defined in the inclusion criteria:

    • Patients with Grade ≥2 neuropathy will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the Study Physician.
    • Patients with irreversible toxicity not reasonably expected to be exacerbated by treatment with durvalumab may be included only after consultation with the Study Physician.
  • Any other concurrent immunotherapy, biologic, or hormonal therapy for cancer treatment. Concurrent use of hormonal therapy for non-cancer-related conditions (e.g., hormone replacement therapy) is acceptable.
  • Major surgical procedure (as defined by the Investigator) within 14 days prior to the first dose of immunotherapy.
  • History of allogenic organ transplantation
  • History of another primary malignancy except for:
  • Malignancy treated with curative intent and with no known active disease ≥5 years before the first dose of immunotherapy and of low potential risk for recurrence
  • Adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or lentigo maligna without evidence of disease
  • Adequately treated carcinoma in situ without evidence of disease
  • History of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis
  • History of active primary immunodeficiency
  • Active infection including tuberculosis (clinical evaluation that includes clinical history, physical examination and radiographic findings, and TB testing in line with local practice), hepatitis B (known positive HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) result), hepatitis C
  • Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days before the first dose of durvalumab
  • Receipt of live attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of immunotherapy
  • Receipt of any prohibited medication

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Active Comparator

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    Durvalumab and standard fSRT

    Durvalumab and PULSAR

    Arm Description

    Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) will be delivered to all previously untreated brain metastases noted at the time of treatment (up to 10 max). All brain metastases will be treated concurrently, 3 fractions total, delivered every other day (~2 times/week) with first cycle of Durvalumab.

    Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR), will be delivered to all previously untreated brain metastases noted at the time of treatment (up to 10 max). All brain metastases will be treated concurrently, 3 "pulses" of radiation total, delivered one pulse monthly with each cycle of Durvalumab.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Intercranial clinical benefit
    Intracranial clinical benefit (Complete Response, Partial Response, or Stable Disease) assessed per the brain modified (bm) RECIST (response evaluation criteria in solid tumors) criteria

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Acute toxicity
    All acute toxicities (CNS and non-CNS) will be evaluated using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0, with results tabulated to examine frequency, severity, organs affected, and relationship to study treatment.
    Quality of life questionnaire
    Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy brain (FACT-Br) questionnaires. scoring range 0-200. Higher the score, the better the QOL

    Full Information

    First Posted
    May 11, 2021
    Last Updated
    September 5, 2023
    Sponsor
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT04889066
    Brief Title
    Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Radiosurgery (fSRT vs. PULSAR) for the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases
    Official Title
    A Phase II Clinical Trial of Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy (fSRT) vs. Personalized Ultra-Fractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy (PULSAR) for the Treatment of Brain Metastases From Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    September 2023
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Not yet recruiting
    Study Start Date
    June 1, 2024 (Anticipated)
    Primary Completion Date
    January 2025 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    January 2025 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Principal Investigator
    Name of the Sponsor
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    4. Oversight

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

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This is a research study to find out if the new anti-cancer drug Durvalumab combined with radiation therapy to the brain will work in treating brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Focused, highly precise radiation therapy to the brain, known as stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), is a standard of care treatment that is commonly used for patients with metastatic lung cancer to the brain. It is standardly used as an alternative to surgery to eradicate the targeted tumours in the brain and prevent them from growing and causing symptoms. This study will look at the combination of the novel immunotherapy Durvalumab with two different ways of delivering SRS: 1) with each radiation treatment given every other day for 3 treatments with the first dose of Durvalumab (fSRT), or 2) with each radiation treatment, referred to as a "pulse," given every 4 weeks with each dose of Durvalumab for 3 treatments (PULSAR).

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
    Keywords
    Non-small cell lung cancer, Immunotherapy, Durvalumab, Radiotherapy, PULSAR, Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 2
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Model Description
    Based on investigator's hypothesis of improved rate of intracranial clinical benefit at 6-months from historical control of 60% to 86% and 10% attrition rate, a sample size of 23 patients is needed per study arm (total N=46) using a two-sided exact binomial test with a two-sided α=0.1 and power=80%.
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    46 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Durvalumab and standard fSRT
    Arm Type
    Active Comparator
    Arm Description
    Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (fSRT) will be delivered to all previously untreated brain metastases noted at the time of treatment (up to 10 max). All brain metastases will be treated concurrently, 3 fractions total, delivered every other day (~2 times/week) with first cycle of Durvalumab.
    Arm Title
    Durvalumab and PULSAR
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Personalized ultra-fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR), will be delivered to all previously untreated brain metastases noted at the time of treatment (up to 10 max). All brain metastases will be treated concurrently, 3 "pulses" of radiation total, delivered one pulse monthly with each cycle of Durvalumab.
    Intervention Type
    Radiation
    Intervention Name(s)
    Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
    Intervention Description
    24-27 Gy in 3 fractions- one plan, given once every other day with first cycle of Durvalumab for comparator arm. 24-27 Gy in 3 "pulses"- each pulse of radiation re-planned, given once every 4 weeks with each Durvalumab for experimental arm.
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Durvalumab
    Intervention Description
    Durvalumab (initially developed as MEDI4736) is a human monoclonal antibody of the immunoglobulin (Ig) G1 kappa subclass that inhibits binding of PD-L1 (B7-H1, CD274) to PD-1 (CD279) and CD80 (B7-1). MEDI4736 is composed of 2 identical heavy chains and 2 identical light chains, with an overall molecular weight of approximately 149 kDa. MEDI4736 contains a triple mutation in the constant domain of the Ig G1 heavy chain that reduces binding to complement protein C1q and the fragment crystallizable gamma receptors involved in triggering effector function.
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Intercranial clinical benefit
    Description
    Intracranial clinical benefit (Complete Response, Partial Response, or Stable Disease) assessed per the brain modified (bm) RECIST (response evaluation criteria in solid tumors) criteria
    Time Frame
    6 months after initiation of treatment
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Acute toxicity
    Description
    All acute toxicities (CNS and non-CNS) will be evaluated using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria of Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0, with results tabulated to examine frequency, severity, organs affected, and relationship to study treatment.
    Time Frame
    6- and 12-months after initiation of treatment
    Title
    Quality of life questionnaire
    Description
    Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy brain (FACT-Br) questionnaires. scoring range 0-200. Higher the score, the better the QOL
    Time Frame
    6- and 12-months after initiation of treatment

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    All
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Biopsy-proven NSCLC primary with PD-L1 expression ≥ 1% At least one previously untreated, asymptomatic brain metastases (<=10 total) with at least one measurable (0.5 cm diameter or larger) as assessed by MRI No prior systemic treatment for metastatic NSCLC. age ≥ 18 years Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 to 2 Life expectancy greater than six (6) months Adequate normal organ and marrow function Body weight greater than 30 kg Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Brain metastases that are symptomatic and/or with recent (<10 days) steroid use Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders (including inflammatory bowel disease [e.g., colitis or Crohn's disease], diverticulitis [with the exception of diverticulosis], systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome, or Wegener syndrome [granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Graves' disease, rheumatoid arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc]). Subjects may not be receiving any other investigational agents for the treatment of the cancer under study. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, interstitial lung disease, serious chronic gastrointestinal conditions associated with diarrhea, or psychiatric illness/social situations that, in the opinion of the investigator, would limit compliance with study requirements, substantially increase risk of incurring AEs or compromise the ability of the patient to give written informed consent. Subjects must not be pregnant or nursing due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants. Administration of one or more lines of systemic therapy for the diagnosis of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer Prior receipt of systemic therapy for the management of high-risk early stage or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer, prior to the development of metastatic disease, would not count towards the number of receipt of systemic therapy History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to durvalumab or other agents used in study Male or female patients of reproductive potential who are not willing to employ effective birth control from screening to 90 days after the last dose of durvalumab monotherapy Participation in another clinical study with an investigational product during the last 1 month Concurrent enrolment in another clinical study, unless it is an observational (non-interventional) clinical study or during the follow-up period of an interventional study Receipt of the last dose of anticancer therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, biologic therapy, tumor embolization, monoclonal antibodies) ≤ 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug If sufficient wash-out time has not occurred due to the schedule or PK properties of an agent, a longer wash-out period will be required, as agreed by AstraZeneca and the investigator Any unresolved toxicity NCI CTCAE Grade ≥2 from previous anticancer therapy with the exception of alopecia, vitiligo, nausea, anorexia/weight loss, and the laboratory values defined in the inclusion criteria: Patients with Grade ≥2 neuropathy will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis after consultation with the Study Physician. Patients with irreversible toxicity not reasonably expected to be exacerbated by treatment with durvalumab may be included only after consultation with the Study Physician. Any other concurrent immunotherapy, biologic, or hormonal therapy for cancer treatment. Concurrent use of hormonal therapy for non-cancer-related conditions (e.g., hormone replacement therapy) is acceptable. Major surgical procedure (as defined by the Investigator) within 14 days prior to the first dose of immunotherapy. History of allogenic organ transplantation History of another primary malignancy except for: Malignancy treated with curative intent and with no known active disease ≥5 years before the first dose of immunotherapy and of low potential risk for recurrence Adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or lentigo maligna without evidence of disease Adequately treated carcinoma in situ without evidence of disease History of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis History of active primary immunodeficiency Active infection including tuberculosis (clinical evaluation that includes clinical history, physical examination and radiographic findings, and TB testing in line with local practice), hepatitis B (known positive HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) result), hepatitis C Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days before the first dose of durvalumab Receipt of live attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to the first dose of immunotherapy Receipt of any prohibited medication
    Central Contact Person:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Sarah Neufeld
    Phone
    214-645-8525
    Email
    sarah.hardee@UTSouthwestern.edu
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Kiran Kumar, MD
    Organizational Affiliation
    UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Official's Role
    Principal Investigator

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