Safety and Efficacy Study of PDR001 in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Last updated: January 17, 2022
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2

Condition

Carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02605967
CPDR001X2201
2015-000454-38
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled Phase II study is to assess the efficacy of PDR001 versus investigator's choice of chemotherapy in patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

By blocking the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2, PDR001 leads to the activation of a T-cell mediated antitumor immune response.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically documented non-keratinizing locally advanced recurrent or metastaticNPC.
  • Must be resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy (defined as progression on or afterplatinum-based chemotherapy given in the recurrent/metastatic setting).
  • May have received at least 1 prior therapy for recurrent or metastatic disease, up to 2 prior systemic therapies.
  • An archival tumor specimen or newly obtained tumor sample may be submitted atscreening/baseline (a fresh tumor sample is preferred), unless agreed differentlybetween Novartis and the Investigator.
  • At least 1 measurable lesion (as per RECIST v1.1) progressing or new since lastanti-tumor therapy.
  • Prior treated brain or meningeal metastases must be without MRI evidence ofprogression for at least 8 weeks and off systemic steroids for at least 2 weeks priorto screening/baseline.
  • Patient must be willing to undergo testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ifnot tested within the past 6 months. If HIV+ positive, patient will be eligible if:his/ her CD4+ count ≥ 300/μL; his/her viral load is undetectable; he/she is currentlyreceiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of severe hypersensitivity reactions to other mAbs
  • Active autoimmune disease or a documented history of autoimmune disease, exceptvitiligo or resolved asthma/atopy that is treated with broncho-dilators.
  • Active HBV or HCV infections requiring therapy.
  • Prior PD-1- or PD-L1-directed therapy or any therapeutic cancer vaccine.
  • Patients receiving systemic treatment with any immunosuppressive medication.
  • Use of any vaccines against infectious diseases (e.g. varicella, pneumococcus) within 4 weeks of initiation of study treatment.

Study Design

Total Participants: 122
Study Start date:
April 20, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
February 19, 2021

Study Description

This was an open-label, multi-center, randomized, and controlled Phase II study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spartalizumab versus investigator's choice of treatment in subjects with moderately differentiated/undifferentiated locally advanced recurrent or metastatic NPC who progressed on or after first-line treatment.

Participants who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to either investigational arm (spartalizumab) or control arm (commonly used chemotherapy as per investigator's choice). Participants treated with spartalizumab could continue treatment until confirmed progressive disease as per immune-related response criteria (irRC). Participants in the chemotherapy arm were allowed to crossover to spartalizumab if they had radiological progression as per Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) documented by an independent central review and the Investigator believed this was the best treatment option for the patient.

Connect with a study center

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4E6
    Canada

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Guangzhou, 510060
    China

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Nice Cedex 2, Alpes Maritimes 06189
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    France, Villejuif 94800
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Villejuif Cedex, Villejuif 94800
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Villejuif, 94800
    France

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hong Kong,
    Hong Kong

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hong Kong SAR,
    Hong Kong

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Hongkong,
    Hong Kong

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kowloon,
    Hong Kong

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tuen Mun,
    Hong Kong

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Singapore, 169610
    Singapore

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tainan, Taiwan ROC 70403
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tainan 704, Taiwan ROC
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kaohsiung, 83301
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Kaohsiung City, 83301
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Lin-Kou, 33305
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Niaosong Township, 83301
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Taipei, 10002
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Taoyuan, 33305
    Taiwan

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Songkhla, Hat Yai 90110
    Thailand

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Bangkok, 10330
    Thailand

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Chiang Mai, 50200
    Thailand

    Site Not Available

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Songkla, 90110
    Thailand

    Site Not Available

  • Northwest Georgia Oncology Center NWGA Onc - Carrollton

    Marietta, Georgia 30060
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    Detroit, Michigan 48201
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • NYU Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Ctr

    New York, New York 10016
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Virginia Cancer Specialists

    Fairfax, Virginia 22031
    United States

    Site Not Available

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