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Checkpoint Inhibitor

Atezolizumab After Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histological or cytological diagnosis of Stage IB-IIIA NSCLC
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1
Must not have
Hormonal cancer therapy or radiation therapy as prior cancer treatment within 5 years before enrollment
Prior treatment with CD137 agonists or immune checkpoint blockade therapies
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up year 5
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial is testing a new cancer treatment against the current best treatment, to see if the new treatment is more effective in preventing the cancer from returning.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who've had surgery to remove non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and are now ready for chemotherapy. They should be in good physical condition with a performance status of 0 or 1, have no recent infections, not pregnant, and without a history of severe allergies to drugs used in the study. People with certain other health issues or treatments within the last five years can't join.
What is being tested?
The trial tests if Atezolizumab given over 16 cycles improves survival compared to just supportive care after surgery and chemo in NSCLC patients. It's an open-label study where participants are randomly chosen to get either the drug or supportive care after their initial chemo treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Atezolizumab may cause immune-related reactions like inflammation in organs, infusion reactions similar to allergic responses, fatigue, possible liver enzyme changes leading to hepatitis symptoms, skin rash or itching, 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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My lung cancer is at an early to mid-stage (Stage IB-IIIA).
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.
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I can be treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have had hormone therapy or radiation for cancer within the last 5 years.
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I have previously been treated with CD137 agonists or immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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I have active hepatitis B or C.
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I have active tuberculosis.
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I have a history of lung scarring or inflammation not caused by infections.
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I am not allergic to any part of the planned chemotherapy or mannitol.
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My cancer is of the squamous cell type.
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I haven't had major surgery in the last 28 days and don't expect to need one during the study.
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I have had a bone marrow or organ transplant in the past.
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I have not had chemotherapy in the last 5 years.
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I have not had signs of infection in the last 14 days.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~year 5
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and year 5 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Disease-Free Survival (DFS), Assessed Using Computed Tomography (CT)/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)/X-Ray
Secondary study objectives
DFS Within Selected Populations
Percentage of Participants Who are Disease-Free at Year 3, Assessed Using CT/MRI/X-Ray
Cognitive Therapy

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.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: AtezolizumabExperimental Treatment6 Interventions
Enrollment Phase: Participants will receive four 21-day cycles of cisplatin-based chemotherapy (cisplatin plus either vinorelbine or docetaxel or gemcitabine or pemetrexed \[non-squamous cell NSCLC only\]), unless unacceptable toxicity, disease relapse, or participant's decision to discontinue occur. Randomization Phase: Participants will receive atezolizumab 1200 milligrams (mg) intravenously (IV) every 3 weeks (Q3W) for sixteen 21-day cycles and will undergo periodic chest X-ray and CT scan.
Group II: Best Supportive CareActive Control5 Interventions
Enrollment Phase: Participants will receive four 21-day cycles of cisplatin-based chemotherapy (cisplatin plus either vinorelbine or docetaxel or gemcitabine or pemetrexed \[non-squamous cell NSCLC only\]), unless unacceptable toxicity, disease relapse, or participant's decision to discontinue occur. Randomization Phase: After enrollment phase participants will receive only the best supportive care and will undergo periodic chest X-ray and CT scan.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Pemetrexed
2014
Completed Phase 3
~5550
Gemcitabine
2017
Completed Phase 3
~1920
Atezolizumab
2016
Completed Phase 3
~5860
Cisplatin
2013
Completed Phase 3
~3120
Vinorelbine
2013
Completed Phase 4
~2190
Docetaxel
1995
Completed Phase 4
~6550

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hoffmann-La RocheLead Sponsor
2,463 Previous Clinical Trials
1,101,884 Total Patients Enrolled
Clinical TrialsStudy DirectorHoffmann-La Roche
2,233 Previous Clinical Trials
901,013 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Atezolizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02486718 — Phase 3
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