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HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy De-intensification of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HN001)

Primary Purpose

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Radiation Therapy
Sponsored by
University of Virginia
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx focused on measuring Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy, Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Low Dose Radiation

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Provision of signed and dated informed consent form Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study Male or female, ≥ 18 years of age Pathologically proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx of any AJCC 8th edition stage. Eligible for and planning to receive definitive treatment or adjuvant treatment with radiotherapy. Participants who are receiving concurrent systemic anticancer therapy (e.g. chemotherapy or immunotherapy) for oropharyngeal cancer are eligible. For participants with T1-2 and N0 disease, chemotherapy is not required for eligibility. Participants may or may not receive chemotherapy per physician discretion. For participants with T3-4 and/or N+ disease, chemotherapy is required for eligibility. Participants may receive investigational agents with prior approval from the Principal Investigator. ECOG Performance Status of 0-2. p16 positive HPV as determined by NavDx For females of reproductive potential: agreement to use adequate contraception during radiation treatment and for 6 months (or more if applicable based on other medications) after the end of radiation treatment. Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of distant metastatic disease Prior history of radiotherapy to the head and/or neck Had surgery for oropharyngeal cancer within 8 months of enrollment. Diagnosis of T3-4 and/or N+ disease with no plans to receive concurrent chemotherapy. Diagnosis of a current or prior invasive malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer) unless the participant has been disease free for at least 3 years. Participant is a prisoner Known contraindications to head and neck radiation therapy such as ataxia telangiectasia or scleroderma. Pregnancy or lactation Active or severe co-morbidities as defined by the following: Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization up to 180 days before registration Transmural myocardial infarction up to 180 days before registration Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of registration Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy at the time of registration Hepatic insufficiency as determined by the treating clinician resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation effects or severe liver dysfunction. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) based upon current CDC definition. The need to exclude patients with AIDS from this protocol is necessary because the treatments involved in this protocol may be slightly immunosuppressive. Protocol-specific requirements may also exclude immuno-compromised patients. Tobacco smoking history of 10 pack years or greater, or ≥ 20 pack years if smoking cessation occurred at least 1 year prior to enrollment Current use of antineoplastic drugs for other malignancies.

Sites / Locations

  • Miami Cancer Institute
  • University of Virginia
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm 4

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Reduce Dose without Concurrent Chemotherapy Non- Rapid Responder

Reduce Dose with Concurrent Chemotherapy Non-Rapid Responder

Reduce Dose without Concurrent Chemotherapy Rapid Responder

Reduce Dose with Concurrent Chemotherapy Rapid Responder

Arm Description

A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 36 Gy in 18 fractions to entire volume. Non-responders will receive an additional boost of 10 Gy in 5 fractions to entire volume.

A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 30 Gy in 15 fractions to entire volume. Non-responders will receive an additional boost of 10 Gy in 5 fractions to entire volume.

A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 36 Gy in 18 fractions to entire volume.

A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 30 Gy in 15 fractions to entire volume.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

To assess the disease control of participants who receive dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck, guided by treatment response through circulating tumor-modified HPV DNA testing
Incidence of disease free survival as measured by circulating HPV on Nav Dx blood tests.

Secondary Outcome Measures

To assess safety for treatment with reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Incidence of grade 3 (or greater) adverse events as defined by the CTCAE v5.0
To estimate quality of life of participants who receive reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Quality of life as determined by the EORTC H&N35. Questions are scaled from 1-4 with 1 meaning the symptom/problem was not experienced and 4 meaning the symptom/problem was experienced at a high level.
To estimate quality of life of participants who receive reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Quality of life as determined by the EORTC QLQ-C30. Majority of questions are scaled from 1-4 with 1 meaning the symptom/problem was not experienced and 4 meaning the symptom/problem was experienced at a high level. Two questions are scaled from 1-7 with 1 meaning very poor (worse outcome) and 7 meaning excellent (best outcome).

Full Information

First Posted
June 30, 2023
Last Updated
July 22, 2023
Sponsor
University of Virginia
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05962242
Brief Title
HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy De-intensification of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Acronym
HN001
Official Title
Circulating Tumor Modified HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy De-intensification of the Elective Neck (RaDEN) in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
September 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
September 1, 2027 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 1, 2029 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Virginia

4. Oversight

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

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a lower than standard dose of radiation for definitive or adjuvant treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
Detailed Description
In squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck, regional recurrence is rare within lymph node stations treated with elective radiation. However, radiotherapy to the neck is toxic, and leads to a variety of unpleasant side effects, especially coupled with concurrent systemic therapy. There is growing evidence from previous studies showing that lower radiation doses may be adequate in preventing locoregional recurrence of disease. The hypothesis is that lower dose of radiation will have equal effectiveness but less toxicity than standard approaches for the treatment of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. The study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of reduced dose radiotherapy for definitive and adjuvant treatment of Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas. Participants will be treated with a radiation therapy regimen that has a lower dose to less tissue area (dose and volume de-escalation) than standard of care radiation therapy. The dosing will be determined by whether concurrent chemotherapy will be given and results from on treatment HPV blood test called NavDx. On treatment NavDx results indicating a slow (non-rapid) response to the treatment will receive an additional boost of radiation. Routine NavDx testing will be performed to assess treatment response and recurrence. Participants will also be asked to complete surveys about overall health and wellbeing.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
Keywords
Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy, Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Low Dose Radiation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Participants on this study will undergo a reduced dose regimen starting with a boost to gross disease of 24 Gy, then 30-36 Gy to entire volume based on the plan for concurrent chemotherapy. Non-responders will receive a boost to the entire volume for an additional 10 Gy.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
90 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Reduce Dose without Concurrent Chemotherapy Non- Rapid Responder
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 36 Gy in 18 fractions to entire volume. Non-responders will receive an additional boost of 10 Gy in 5 fractions to entire volume.
Arm Title
Reduce Dose with Concurrent Chemotherapy Non-Rapid Responder
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 30 Gy in 15 fractions to entire volume. Non-responders will receive an additional boost of 10 Gy in 5 fractions to entire volume.
Arm Title
Reduce Dose without Concurrent Chemotherapy Rapid Responder
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 36 Gy in 18 fractions to entire volume.
Arm Title
Reduce Dose with Concurrent Chemotherapy Rapid Responder
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
A reduced dose regimen of 24 Gy in 12 fractions to gross disease and intermediate nodes. Then 30 Gy in 15 fractions to entire volume.
Intervention Type
Radiation
Intervention Name(s)
Radiation Therapy
Intervention Description
External Beam Radiation to Head and Neck
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To assess the disease control of participants who receive dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck, guided by treatment response through circulating tumor-modified HPV DNA testing
Description
Incidence of disease free survival as measured by circulating HPV on Nav Dx blood tests.
Time Frame
up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
To assess safety for treatment with reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Description
Incidence of grade 3 (or greater) adverse events as defined by the CTCAE v5.0
Time Frame
Evaluated through 6 months and 1 year post- radiation.
Title
To estimate quality of life of participants who receive reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Description
Quality of life as determined by the EORTC H&N35. Questions are scaled from 1-4 with 1 meaning the symptom/problem was not experienced and 4 meaning the symptom/problem was experienced at a high level.
Time Frame
up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Title
To estimate quality of life of participants who receive reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Description
Quality of life as determined by the EORTC QLQ-C30. Majority of questions are scaled from 1-4 with 1 meaning the symptom/problem was not experienced and 4 meaning the symptom/problem was experienced at a high level. Two questions are scaled from 1-7 with 1 meaning very poor (worse outcome) and 7 meaning excellent (best outcome).
Time Frame
up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
To estimate long-term survival for participants treated with dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Description
Overall survival
Time Frame
up to 5 years after radiotherapy
Title
To estimate the relationship between baseline lymphocyte counts and disease progression outcomes.
Description
Baseline lymphocyte counts from CBC with Differential blood test
Time Frame
up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Title
To estimate the relationship between baseline lymphocyte counts and disease progression
Description
Occurrence of disease progression
Time Frame
up to 2 years after radiotherapy

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Provision of signed and dated informed consent form Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study Male or female, ≥ 18 years of age Pathologically proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx of any AJCC 8th edition stage. Eligible for and planning to receive definitive treatment or adjuvant treatment with radiotherapy. Participants who are receiving concurrent systemic anticancer therapy (e.g. chemotherapy or immunotherapy) for oropharyngeal cancer are eligible. For participants with T1-2 and N0 disease, chemotherapy is not required for eligibility. Participants may or may not receive chemotherapy per physician discretion. For participants with T3-4 and/or N+ disease, chemotherapy is required for eligibility. Participants may receive investigational agents with prior approval from the Principal Investigator. ECOG Performance Status of 0-2. p16 positive HPV as determined by NavDx For females of reproductive potential: agreement to use adequate contraception during radiation treatment and for 6 months (or more if applicable based on other medications) after the end of radiation treatment. Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of distant metastatic disease Prior history of radiotherapy to the head and/or neck Had surgery for oropharyngeal cancer within 8 months of enrollment. Diagnosis of T3-4 and/or N+ disease with no plans to receive concurrent chemotherapy. Diagnosis of a current or prior invasive malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer) unless the participant has been disease free for at least 3 years. Participant is a prisoner Known contraindications to head and neck radiation therapy such as ataxia telangiectasia or scleroderma. Pregnancy or lactation Active or severe co-morbidities as defined by the following: Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization up to 180 days before registration Transmural myocardial infarction up to 180 days before registration Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of registration Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy at the time of registration Hepatic insufficiency as determined by the treating clinician resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation effects or severe liver dysfunction. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) based upon current CDC definition. The need to exclude patients with AIDS from this protocol is necessary because the treatments involved in this protocol may be slightly immunosuppressive. Protocol-specific requirements may also exclude immuno-compromised patients. Tobacco smoking history of 10 pack years or greater, or ≥ 20 pack years if smoking cessation occurred at least 1 year prior to enrollment Current use of antineoplastic drugs for other malignancies.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Song W
Phone
434-243-0008
Email
UVARADONCClinicalTrials@uvahealth.org
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Chris McLaughlin, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
UVA
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Miami Cancer Institute
City
Miami
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33176
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Noah Kalman, M.D.
Facility Name
University of Virginia
City
Charlottesville
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
22908
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Song W
Phone
434-243-0008
Email
UVARADONCClinicalTrials@uvahealth.org
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Chris McLaughlin, M.D.
Facility Name
Eastern Virginia Medical School
City
Norfolk
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23507
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Edwin Crandley, M.D.
Facility Name
Virginia Commonwealth University
City
Richmond
State/Province
Virginia
ZIP/Postal Code
23284
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shiyu Song, M.D.

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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