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Monoclonal Antibodies

Atezolizumab + Pirfenidone for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Chao Huang, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Is able to swallow oral medications
Eastern Cooperative Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0 - 2
Must not have
Has a history of any Grade 3 or 4 toxicities to a prior checkpoint inhibitor treatment
Uncontrolled HIV
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up cycle 1 day 1 up to 1 year post-cycle 1 day 1 (each cycle is 21 days)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether adding pirfenidone to atezolizumab will make the latter more effective in treating stage 4 and recurrent non- small cell lung cancer.

Who is the study for?
Adults with stage 4 or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who've had certain prior treatments can join. They must be able to take oral meds, have good organ function and a life expectancy of at least 6 months. Smokers over one pack/day, those with recent serious illnesses, uncontrolled HIV, or active pneumonitis are excluded.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if combining pirfenidone with atezolizumab improves treatment outcomes for NSCLC patients who've seen their cancer return after initial therapy. It aims to see if this combo can boost anti-tumor effects and overcome resistance to treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Atezolizumab may cause immune-related inflammation in organs, infusion reactions, fatigue, and increase infection risk. Pirfenidone could lead to liver issues, stomach discomforts like nausea or vomiting, skin reactions from sunlight exposure, and tiredness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can take pills by mouth.
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I am able to care for myself and perform daily activities.
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I am 18 or older with confirmed non-small cell lung cancer.
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My cancer's PDL1 score is below 1% or not known, and I need a specific first-line treatment.
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My stage III NSCLC came back and can't be removed by surgery. I've had chemoradiation and PD1/PDL1 inhibitor treatment.
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My early stage lung cancer was treated with chemo and then PD1/PDL1 inhibitors for recurrence.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I've had severe side effects from previous immunotherapy.
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My HIV is not under control.
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I have been treated for another cancer within the last year.
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My diabetes is not under control.
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I am allergic to atezolizumab or pirfenidone.
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I have a serious heart condition, such as recent heart attack or severe heart failure.
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I have brain metastasis or leptomeningeal disease that is not under control and requires steroids.
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I have lung inflammation caused by a medication.
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I am currently taking medication for a bacterial or fungal infection.
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I do not have any health or mental conditions that would affect my participation.
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I am not taking any strong CYP1A2 inhibitors.
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I was diagnosed with a lung injury from radiation in the last 3 months.
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I have had lung inflammation treated with steroids or other medicines.
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I am currently being treated for an infection.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~cycle 1 day 1 up to 1 year post-cycle 1 day 1 (each cycle is 21 days)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and cycle 1 day 1 up to 1 year post-cycle 1 day 1 (each cycle is 21 days) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Occurrence of Grade 3 toxicity
Occurrence of Grade 4 toxicity
Secondary study objectives
1-year overall survival (OS) rate: Proportion of participants alive at 1 year from Cycle 1 day 1
Overall response rate (ORR) of participants
Progression Free Survival (PFS)

Side effects data

From 2019 Phase 3 trial • 1225 Patients • NCT02008227
36%
Fatigue
35%
Alopecia
24%
Diarrhoea
23%
Nausea
23%
Decreased appetite
22%
Anaemia
20%
Asthenia
19%
Cough
19%
Dyspnoea
16%
Myalgia
15%
Neutropenia
14%
Constipation
14%
Oedema peripheral
12%
Pyrexia
11%
Stomatitis
11%
Vomiting
11%
Neuropathy peripheral
10%
Arthralgia
9%
Neutrophil count decreased
9%
Rash
8%
Dysgeusia
8%
Headache
8%
Paraesthesia
7%
Pain in extremity
7%
Mucosal inflammation
7%
Back pain
7%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
7%
Insomnia
6%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Pneumonia
6%
Lacrimation increased
6%
Abdominal pain
6%
Dry skin
6%
Dizziness
5%
Malaise
5%
Urinary tract infection
5%
Weight decreased
5%
Haemoptysis
5%
Nail disorder
4%
Chest pain
4%
Nasopharyngitis
4%
Musculoskeletal pain
4%
Bronchitis
4%
Productive cough
3%
Upper respiratory tract infection
3%
Pruritus
2%
Influenza like illness
2%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
1%
Syncope
1%
Dehydration
1%
Atrial fibrillation
1%
Lower respiratory tract infection
1%
Lung infection
1%
Respiratory tract infection
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1%
Pleural effusion
1%
Depression
1%
Musculoskeletal chest pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Docetaxel
Atezolizumab

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Atezolizumab (Tecentriq) intravenous (IV) 1200mg flat dose day 1 then every 3 weeks. Pirfenidone (Esbriet) orally (PO) with food according to this schedule: Days 1-14: 267 milligrams (mg) orally three times per day (PO TID) Days 15-29: 534 mg PO TID Days 30 onward until progression: 801 mg PO TID
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Atezolizumab
2016
Completed Phase 3
~5860

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Kansas Medical CenterLead Sponsor
517 Previous Clinical Trials
177,416 Total Patients Enrolled
parkview cancer instituteUNKNOWN
Chao Huang, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Kansas
3 Previous Clinical Trials
48 Total Patients Enrolled

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