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Expanded Access to Avelumab for Treatment of Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma (mMCC)

Primary Purpose

Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Status
Approved for marketing
Phase
Locations
France
Study Type
Expanded Access
Intervention
Avelumab
Sponsored by
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Eligibility
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an expanded access trial for Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma focused on measuring Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Expanded Access Program, Temporary Authorisation for Use, Avelumab

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All Sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Measurable metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma according to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1), has failed at least one line of adequately dosed chemotherapy in the metastatic setting and has subsequently progressed (where adequate dosing is defined as a minimum of 2 cycles)
  • Not eligible for participation in any ongoing clinical trial for Merkel cell carcinoma including the Javelin Merkel 200 study (NCT02155647)
  • Adequate hematological, hepatic and renal function as defined in the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Brain metastases
  • Prior organ transplantation, including allogeneic stem cell transplantation
  • History of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known AIDS or active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
  • Concurrent, active, malignant disease (other than Merkel cell carcinoma) with the exception of basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ as defined in protocol
  • Previous or active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppressive therapy
  • Known severe hypersensitivity reactions to monoclonal antibodies, any history of anaphylaxis, or uncontrolled asthma
  • Clinically significant (that is, active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident / stroke (< 6 months prior to enrollment), myocardial infarction (< 6 months prior to enrollment) unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Classification Class ≥ II), or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication
  • Persisting toxicity related to prior therapy of Grade >1 NCI-CTCAE v 4.03 (alopecia and sensory neuropathy Grade ≤ 2 is acceptable)
  • Being treated with chronic systemic corticosteroids or other chronic therapeutic immunosuppression
  • Pregnant or lactating (for women of childbearing potential)
  • Not using a highly effective contraception if the risk of conception exists

Sites / Locations

  • Avelumab ATU Unit

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
March 20, 2017
Last Updated
October 7, 2019
Sponsor
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Collaborators
Pfizer
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03089658
Brief Title
Expanded Access to Avelumab for Treatment of Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma (mMCC)
Official Title
Temporary Authorization for Use (ATU) to Avelumab for Treatment of Adult Patients With Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma (mMCC)
Study Type
Expanded Access

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Approved for marketing
Study Start Date
undefined (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

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

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Expanded access to Avelumab solution for infusion will be made available for adult patients with mMCC whose disease has progressed after receiving at least one prior chemotherapy.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Keywords
Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Expanded Access Program, Temporary Authorisation for Use, Avelumab

7. Study Design

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Avelumab
Intervention Description
Avelumab should be administered intravenously as per the recommended dose. Administration of Avelumab should continue according to the recommended schedule until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Measurable metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma according to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1), has failed at least one line of adequately dosed chemotherapy in the metastatic setting and has subsequently progressed (where adequate dosing is defined as a minimum of 2 cycles) Not eligible for participation in any ongoing clinical trial for Merkel cell carcinoma including the Javelin Merkel 200 study (NCT02155647) Adequate hematological, hepatic and renal function as defined in the protocol Exclusion Criteria: Brain metastases Prior organ transplantation, including allogeneic stem cell transplantation History of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or known AIDS or active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Concurrent, active, malignant disease (other than Merkel cell carcinoma) with the exception of basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or carcinoma in situ as defined in protocol Previous or active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppressive therapy Known severe hypersensitivity reactions to monoclonal antibodies, any history of anaphylaxis, or uncontrolled asthma Clinically significant (that is, active) cardiovascular disease: cerebral vascular accident / stroke (< 6 months prior to enrollment), myocardial infarction (< 6 months prior to enrollment) unstable angina, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association Classification Class ≥ II), or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring medication Persisting toxicity related to prior therapy of Grade >1 NCI-CTCAE v 4.03 (alopecia and sensory neuropathy Grade ≤ 2 is acceptable) Being treated with chronic systemic corticosteroids or other chronic therapeutic immunosuppression Pregnant or lactating (for women of childbearing potential) Not using a highly effective contraception if the risk of conception exists
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Avelumab ATU Unit
City
Lyon
Country
France

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