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Cryoablation+Ipilimumab+Nivolumab in Melanoma

Primary Purpose

Metastatic Melanoma, Skin Cancer

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Ipilimumab
Nivolumab
Cryoablation
Sponsored by
Massachusetts General Hospital
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Metastatic Melanoma focused on measuring Immunotherapy, Metastatic Melanoma, Resistant Metastatic Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Cryoablation

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients (age > 18) with unresectable melanoma who have progressed on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy (pembrolizumab, nivolumab, nivolumab-relatimab, atezolizumab, ipilimumab) and for whom their treating physician plans to initiate dual ICI with ipilimumab and nivolumab. Progression on adjuvant PD-1 inhibition is permitted. PD-1 does not have to be the last therapy received. This is no limited on prior lines of ICI received. There is no wash-out period required from the time of their last therapy. Patients are medically eligible for dual checkpoint inhibition (i.e. no untreated/uncontrolled intercurrent medical issue including ongoing immune-related adverse event or need for systemic steroids >10mg PO prednisone or its equivalent, ECOG PS ≤2) with ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab 1mg/kg by their treating physician Must have a tumor amenable to percutaneous image-guided cryoablation based on routine Interventional Radiology criteria. Patients must have measurable disease (by RECIST) independent of the lesion to be ablated. Measurable disease is defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter to be recorded for non-nodal lesions and short axis for nodal lesions) as ≥20 mm with conventional techniques or as ≥10 mm with spiral CT scan, MRI, or calipers by clinical exam. See Section 11 (Measurement of Effect) for evaluation of measurable disease. Prior radiation therapy to any site is allowed; with an exception of the target site for planned cryoablation ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A) Life expectancy of greater than 3 months Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: Leukocytes ≥3,000/mcL Absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/mcL Platelets ≥75,000/mcL Total bilirubin ≤3 institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤5 × institutional ULN CrCL > 30 ml/min Known Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. (HIV testing not required at screening). For participants with known evidence of known chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. (HBV testing not required at screening). Participants with a history of known hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For participants with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. (HCV testing not required at screening). Participants with asymptomatic brain metastases are eligible. Participants with new or progressive asymptomatic brain metastases (active brain metastases) or leptomeningeal disease are eligible if the treating physician determines that immediate CNS specific treatment is not required and is unlikely to be required during the first cycle of therapy. Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Lesion to undergo cryoablation cannot have had prior radiation therapy or other locoregional therapy Inability to hold systemic anticoagulation prior to cryoablation (if holding anticoagulation is required by the operator) Participants who are receiving an investigational agent(s). Participants who are progressing on combination ipilimumab/nivolumab as their last line of therapy Participants who have not recovered from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer therapy (i.e., have residual toxicities > Grade 1) Patients with symptomatic brain metastasis or LMD Participants on > 10mg of oral prednisone or its equivalent Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness. Pregnant women are excluded from this study because immune checkpoint inhibitors have the potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with immune checkpoint inhibitors, breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Sites / Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Ipilimumab + Nivolumab + Cryoablation

Arm Description

Study will be conducted in two stages: Stage 1: Will enroll 15 participants, and if 6 or more have clinical benefit, the study will proceed to Stage 2. Baseline CT scan. Cycle 1-4: Pre-determined doses of ipilimumab and nivolumab. Medications administered under direction of treating oncologist. Day 2 - 14: Core Needle Biopsy followed by cryoablation between Cycle 1 - 2 Surveillance CT scan at weeks 8 - 12, weeks 16 - 24. Follow up for 6 months to assess safety after cryoablation. Participants followed for duration of response. Stage 2: Will enroll 22 participants Baseline CT scan. Cycle 1-4: Pre-determined doses of ipilimumab and nivolumab. Medications administered under direction of treating oncologist. Day 2- 14: Core Needle Biopsy followed by cryoablation between Cycle 1 - 2. Surveillance CT scan at weeks 8 - 12, weeks 16 - 24 Follow up period to assess safety 6 months after cryoablation. Patients followed for duration of response.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Rate of Clinical Benefit
Defined as the proportion of participants with best overall response per RECIST v1.1 of confirmed complete or partial response or stable disease.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Defined as all adverse events (grade 1- 5) occurring during the trial and follow-up period will be summarized using CTCAE v5.0 and the Kaplan-Meier method.
Duration of Overall Response
Defined as the time interval between the first declaration of response/stable disease and date of disease progression per RECIST v1.1 criteria and summarized using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Defined as the time interval between study enrollment and documented progression of disease per RECIST v1.1 criteria and summarized using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Overall Survival (OS)
Assessed per RECIST 1.1 criteria.

Full Information

First Posted
March 9, 2023
Last Updated
March 9, 2023
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborators
William M. Wood Foundation
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05779423
Brief Title
Cryoablation+Ipilimumab+Nivolumab in Melanoma
Official Title
A Phase II Study of Core Needle Biopsy and Cryoablation of an Enlarging Tumor in Patients With Advanced Melanoma Receiving Post-progression Dual Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
June 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
January 1, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 1, 2028 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborators
William M. Wood Foundation

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
The aim of this study is to find out whether the combination of two approved drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, in combination with cryoablation are safe and effective for participants who have an unresectable melanoma that is resistant, or is growing, after receiving immunotherapy with a PD-1 inhibitor. The names of the study interventions involved in this study are: Cryoablation (an interventional radiology procedure that freezes part of a tumor) Ipilimumab (an immunotherapy) Nivolumab (an immunotherapy)
Detailed Description
This is a single-arm, two-stage, Phase II clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational treatment, the combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab with cryoablation, for the treatment of metastatic melanoma resistant to PD-1 inhibition. Ipilimumab and nivolumab are types of inhibitors. Ipilimumab targets and blocks specific proteins in cancer cells which are responsible for stopping the immune system from working correctly. Nivolumab targets a receptor on cancer cells that causes programmed cell death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Ipilimumab and Nivolumab for the treatment of melanoma. Cryoablation is an approved procedure that consists of freezing a tumor and surgically removing it. The use of the study drugs and cryoablation combination is experimental. Study procedures including screening for eligibility, study treatment including in-clinic visits, blood sample collections, Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, and tumor biopsies. Participation in this research study is expected to last up to 3 years. It is expected that about 37 people will take part in this research study. The William M. Wood Foundation is supporting this research by providing funding for the cryoablation and research activities.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Metastatic Melanoma, Skin Cancer
Keywords
Immunotherapy, Metastatic Melanoma, Resistant Metastatic Melanoma, Skin Cancer, Cryoablation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
37 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Ipilimumab + Nivolumab + Cryoablation
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Study will be conducted in two stages: Stage 1: Will enroll 15 participants, and if 6 or more have clinical benefit, the study will proceed to Stage 2. Baseline CT scan. Cycle 1-4: Pre-determined doses of ipilimumab and nivolumab. Medications administered under direction of treating oncologist. Day 2 - 14: Core Needle Biopsy followed by cryoablation between Cycle 1 - 2 Surveillance CT scan at weeks 8 - 12, weeks 16 - 24. Follow up for 6 months to assess safety after cryoablation. Participants followed for duration of response. Stage 2: Will enroll 22 participants Baseline CT scan. Cycle 1-4: Pre-determined doses of ipilimumab and nivolumab. Medications administered under direction of treating oncologist. Day 2- 14: Core Needle Biopsy followed by cryoablation between Cycle 1 - 2. Surveillance CT scan at weeks 8 - 12, weeks 16 - 24 Follow up period to assess safety 6 months after cryoablation. Patients followed for duration of response.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ipilimumab
Other Intervention Name(s)
Yervoy
Intervention Description
Monoclonal antibody administered through intravenous infusion
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Nivolumab
Other Intervention Name(s)
Opdivo
Intervention Description
Monoclonal antibody administered through intravenous infusion
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Cryoablation
Intervention Description
Procedure of freezing a tumor performed via CT-guidance by interventional radiologist.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Rate of Clinical Benefit
Description
Defined as the proportion of participants with best overall response per RECIST v1.1 of confirmed complete or partial response or stable disease.
Time Frame
6 months post-1st cryoablation
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Description
Defined as all adverse events (grade 1- 5) occurring during the trial and follow-up period will be summarized using CTCAE v5.0 and the Kaplan-Meier method.
Time Frame
Baseline to 3 months post-cryoablation
Title
Duration of Overall Response
Description
Defined as the time interval between the first declaration of response/stable disease and date of disease progression per RECIST v1.1 criteria and summarized using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Time Frame
6 months post-1st cryoablation
Title
Progression-Free Survival (PFS)
Description
Defined as the time interval between study enrollment and documented progression of disease per RECIST v1.1 criteria and summarized using the Kaplan-Meier method.
Time Frame
6 months post-1st cryoablation
Title
Overall Survival (OS)
Description
Assessed per RECIST 1.1 criteria.
Time Frame
6 months post-1st cryoablation

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients (age > 18) with unresectable melanoma who have progressed on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy (pembrolizumab, nivolumab, nivolumab-relatimab, atezolizumab, ipilimumab) and for whom their treating physician plans to initiate dual ICI with ipilimumab and nivolumab. Progression on adjuvant PD-1 inhibition is permitted. PD-1 does not have to be the last therapy received. This is no limited on prior lines of ICI received. There is no wash-out period required from the time of their last therapy. Patients are medically eligible for dual checkpoint inhibition (i.e. no untreated/uncontrolled intercurrent medical issue including ongoing immune-related adverse event or need for systemic steroids >10mg PO prednisone or its equivalent, ECOG PS ≤2) with ipilimumab 3mg/kg and nivolumab 1mg/kg by their treating physician Must have a tumor amenable to percutaneous image-guided cryoablation based on routine Interventional Radiology criteria. Patients must have measurable disease (by RECIST) independent of the lesion to be ablated. Measurable disease is defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter to be recorded for non-nodal lesions and short axis for nodal lesions) as ≥20 mm with conventional techniques or as ≥10 mm with spiral CT scan, MRI, or calipers by clinical exam. See Section 11 (Measurement of Effect) for evaluation of measurable disease. Prior radiation therapy to any site is allowed; with an exception of the target site for planned cryoablation ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A) Life expectancy of greater than 3 months Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: Leukocytes ≥3,000/mcL Absolute neutrophil count ≥1,000/mcL Platelets ≥75,000/mcL Total bilirubin ≤3 institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤5 × institutional ULN CrCL > 30 ml/min Known Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. (HIV testing not required at screening). For participants with known evidence of known chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. (HBV testing not required at screening). Participants with a history of known hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For participants with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. (HCV testing not required at screening). Participants with asymptomatic brain metastases are eligible. Participants with new or progressive asymptomatic brain metastases (active brain metastases) or leptomeningeal disease are eligible if the treating physician determines that immediate CNS specific treatment is not required and is unlikely to be required during the first cycle of therapy. Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: Lesion to undergo cryoablation cannot have had prior radiation therapy or other locoregional therapy Inability to hold systemic anticoagulation prior to cryoablation (if holding anticoagulation is required by the operator) Participants who are receiving an investigational agent(s). Participants who are progressing on combination ipilimumab/nivolumab as their last line of therapy Participants who have not recovered from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer therapy (i.e., have residual toxicities > Grade 1) Patients with symptomatic brain metastasis or LMD Participants on > 10mg of oral prednisone or its equivalent Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness. Pregnant women are excluded from this study because immune checkpoint inhibitors have the potential for teratogenic or abortifacient effects. Because there is an unknown but potential risk for adverse events in nursing infants secondary to treatment of the mother with immune checkpoint inhibitors, breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Meghan J Mooradian, MD
Phone
617-724-4000
Email
mmooradian@mgh.harvard.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Meghan J Mooradian, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Massachusetts General Hospital
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02114
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Meghan J Mooradian, MD
Phone
617-724-4000
Email
mmooradian@mgh.harvard.edu
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Meghan J Mooradian, MD

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
The Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center encourages and supports the responsible and ethical sharing of data from clinical trials. De-identified participant data from the final research dataset used in the published manuscript may only be shared under the terms of a Data Use Agreement. Requests may be directed to: [contact information for Sponsor Investigator or designee]. The protocol and statistical analysis plan will be made available on Clinicaltrials.gov only as required by federal regulation or as a condition of awards and agreements supporting the research.
IPD Sharing Time Frame
Data can be shared no earlier than 1 year following the date of publication
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
Contact the Partners Innovations team at http://www.partners.org/innovation

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