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Monoclonal Antibodies

Chemotherapy + Bevacizumab +/- Immunotherapy for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Joseph Treat, MD
Research Sponsored by Fox Chase Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
ECOG performance status of 0 or 1
Must have normal organ and marrow function as defined
Must not have
Prior history of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy
Uncontrolled illness including ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, cirrhosis, or psychiatric illness/ social situations that would limit compliance with the study requirements
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12.5 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is for never or light smokers with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and progressed after other treatments. It tests the addition of bevacizumab to carboplatin and paclitaxel to see if it improves survival.

Who is the study for?
Adults over 18 with stage IV non-squamous NSCLC who haven't had chemo, anti-VEGF, or immunotherapy (except certain TKIs for EGFR mutations). Must have measurable disease, adequate organ function, and no serious health issues like uncontrolled hypertension or recent bleeding. Smokers must have specific EGFR mutations; never-smokers can join without these mutations.
What is being tested?
This trial tests if adding Atezolizumab to Carboplatin+Pemetrexed+Bevacizumab improves outcomes in advanced lung cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the four-drug combo (Arm B) or just the three drugs without Atezolizumab (Arm A).
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include high blood pressure from Bevacizumab, immune-related reactions from Atezolizumab such as inflammation of organs, fatigue, digestive problems from Pemetrexed and Carboplatin, and increased risk of infection.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.
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My organs and bone marrow are functioning normally.
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My tumor has an EGFR mutation in exon 19 or 21, or I have never smoked.
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My lung cancer is advanced and not of the squamous type.
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I am older than 18 years.
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I have at least one tumor that can be measured by CT or MRI.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have had a severe hypertension crisis or brain issues due to high blood pressure.
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I do not have any uncontrolled illnesses or infections that would affect my participation.
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I have been diagnosed with tuberculosis, whether active or inactive.
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I have tested positive for HIV/AIDS.
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I have pain from my cancer that isn't relieved by treatment.
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I have not received a live vaccine in the last 30 days.
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I am on a long-term blood thinner that is not aspirin.
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I have an autoimmune disease treated in the last year.
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My cancer has spread to the lining of my brain and spinal cord.
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I haven't had any serious wounds, ulcers, or untreated fractures in the last 28 days.
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I have not had major surgery in the last 28 days or minor surgery in the last 7 days.
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I have had a bone marrow or organ transplant in the past.
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I have never needed steroids for lung inflammation.
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My lung cancer has a specific genetic change.
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My blood pressure is high and not well managed.
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I do not need IV fluids, feeding tubes, or have blockages in my digestive system.
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I am not currently on any experimental drugs or cancer treatments.
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I have a chronic hepatitis B or C infection that is not cured.
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I have been diagnosed with squamous cell lung cancer.
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I have not had severe GI bleeding in the last 3 months.
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I have untreated brain metastases larger than 1 cm.
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I have severe liver disease, with symptoms like confusion or fluid in my abdomen.
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I take more than 10 mg of prednisolone or its equivalent daily.
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I have not coughed up blood in the last month and my cancer hasn't invaded major blood vessels.
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My scans show cancer has spread to the large blood vessels in my chest.
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I had cancer before, but it's been in complete remission for over 2 years and I don't need treatment now.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12.5 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12.5 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Progression free survival
Secondary study objectives
To compare the duration of response of Arm A to Arm B
To compare the overall response rate (ORR) of Arm A to Arm B
To perform a safety analysis in all treated subjects: NCI CTCAE v 5.0

Awards & Highlights

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

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Arm AExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Arm A: Carboplatin + Pemetrexed + Bevacizumab + Atezolizumab Maintenance: Pemetrexed + Bevacizumab + Atezolizumab
Group II: Arm BActive Control1 Intervention
Arm B: Carboplatin + Pemetrexed + Bevacizumab Maintenance: Pemetrexed + Bevacizumab
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Arm A
2009
Completed Phase 2
~27390

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Fox Chase Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
234 Previous Clinical Trials
39,256 Total Patients Enrolled
National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkNETWORK
120 Previous Clinical Trials
7,283 Total Patients Enrolled
Joseph Treat, MDPrincipal InvestigatorFox Chase Cancer Center

Media Library

Atezolizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03786692 — Phase 2
Lung Cancer Research Study Groups: Arm A, Arm B
Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Atezolizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03786692 — Phase 2
Atezolizumab (Monoclonal Antibodies) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03786692 — Phase 2
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