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Checkpoint Inhibitor

Voyager V1 + Cemiplimab for Melanoma

Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Vyriad, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
At least one tumor lesion amenable to IT injection and biopsy that has not been previously irradiated.
Performance status of 0 or 1 on the ECOG Performance Scale
Must not have
Seropositive for and with evidence of active viral infection with HBV.
Recent or ongoing serious infection, including any active Grade 3 or higher per the NCI CTCAE, v5.0 viral, bacterial, or fungal infection within 2 weeks of registration.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 24 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer drug, VV1, to see if it is safe and effective when used with cemiplimab to treat patients with NSCLC or melanoma.

Who is the study for?
Adults with certain progressing cancers (oral, head and neck carcinoma, melanoma, colorectal) previously treated with CPI can join. They must have a tumor lesion suitable for injection/biopsy, measurable disease, good performance status (ECOG 0 or 1), over three months life expectancy, and proper organ function. Exclusions include ocular/mucosal/acral melanoma patients; active HBV/HCV/TB infections; serious health risks like uncontrolled hypertension/diabetes; recent use of certain drugs; heart issues; autoimmune diseases except controlled hypothyroidism/type 1 diabetes; immunosuppression conditions.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing the combination of VV1 and Cemiplimab to see how well they work together against specific types of cancer that are not responding to previous treatments. It's in Phase 2 which means it's checking both effectiveness and safety in treating these cancers.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects may include typical reactions from immune therapies such as inflammation in different parts of the body, allergic reactions at the infusion site, fatigue, changes in blood tests indicating liver or kidney issues. Each patient might experience side effects differently.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have a tumor that can be injected and biopsied, and it hasn't been treated with radiation.
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently infected with hepatitis B.
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I haven't had a severe infection in the last 2 weeks.
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I am HIV positive with an active infection.
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I am not on high doses of steroids or have a weak immune system.
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I have severe heart issues, including arrhythmias or symptomatic coronary artery disease.
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I have a history of active or latent tuberculosis.
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I have been diagnosed with a specific type of melanoma affecting the eyes, mucous membranes, or extremities.
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I am currently infected with Hepatitis C.
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I have another type of cancer besides the one being treated.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 24 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and within 24 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
Objective response rate (ORR) per imaging assessment
Secondary study objectives
Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events assessed by CTCAE v5.0
Serum concentration time
To investigate the pharmacodynamics (PD) of VV1 by measuring serum IFNβ

Side effects data

From 2023 Phase 3 trial • 608 Patients • NCT03257267
25%
Pyrexia
13%
Infusion related reaction
13%
Vomiting
13%
Nausea
13%
Constipation
13%
Diarrhoea
13%
Subcutaneous abscess
13%
Hyperthyroidism
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Chemotherapy to Cemiplimab*
Cemiplimab
Chemotherapy*

Awards & Highlights

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

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Melanoma intratumoralExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Melanoma, IT VV1 + IV cemiplimab Patients will receive both treatments on Day 1 and every 3 weeks thereafter until lack of clinical benefit or limiting toxicity. VV1 or cemiplimab can continue after the first dose in combination or as a single agent treatment in subsequent doses.
Group II: Head and Neck SCC intratumoralExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
HNSCC, IT VV1 + IV cemiplimab, Patients will receive both treatments on Day 1 and every 3 weeks thereafter until lack of clinical benefit or limiting toxicity. VV1 or cemiplimab can continue after the first dose in combination or as a single agent treatment in subsequent doses.
Group III: Colo-rectal Carcinoma intratumoral (Arm closed)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
(CLOSED) IT VV1 + IV cemiplimab, Patients will receive both treatments on Day 1 and every 3 weeks thereafter until lack of clinical benefit or limiting toxicity. VV1 or cemiplimab can continue after the first dose in combination or as a single agent treatment in subsequent doses.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cemiplimab
2015
Completed Phase 3
~1470

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vyriad, Inc.Lead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
190 Total Patients Enrolled
Regeneron PharmaceuticalsIndustry Sponsor
671 Previous Clinical Trials
385,737 Total Patients Enrolled
16 Trials studying Melanoma
5,258 Patients Enrolled for Melanoma
Naimish Pandya, MDStudy DirectorClinical Lead
1 Previous Clinical Trials
10 Total Patients Enrolled
Alice Bexon, MDStudy ChairCMO
6 Previous Clinical Trials
361 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Melanoma
125 Patients Enrolled for Melanoma
Stephen J Russell, MD, Ph.D.Study DirectorClinical Lead

Media Library

Cemiplimab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04291105 — Phase 2
Melanoma Research Study Groups: Colo-rectal Carcinoma intratumoral (Arm closed), Head and Neck SCC intratumoral, Melanoma intratumoral
Melanoma Clinical Trial 2023: Cemiplimab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04291105 — Phase 2
Cemiplimab (Checkpoint Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04291105 — Phase 2
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