A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate Petosemtamab Compared With Investigator's Choice Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Last updated: May 9, 2025
Sponsor: Merus N.V.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

3

Condition

Carcinoma

Lung Cancer

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Treatment

Petosemtamab

Investigator's Choice

Clinical Study ID

NCT06496178
MCLA-158-CL02
2023-510322-32
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a phase 3 open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study to compare petosemtamab vs investigator's choice monotherapy in HNSCC patients for the second- and third-line treatment of incurable metastatic/recurrent disease.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Signed ICF before initiation of any study procedures.

  • Age ≥ 18 years at signing of ICF.

  • Histologically previously confirmed HNSCC with evidence of metastatic or locallyadvanced disease not amenable to standard therapy with curative intent.

  • HNSCC patients progressed on or after anti-PD-1 therapy and platinum-containingtherapy.

  • The eligible HNSCC primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx,and larynx.

  • Documentation of p16 status (positive or negative) by local laboratory IHC forpatients with primary oropharyngeal cancer.

  • A baseline new tumor sample unless the patient has an available tumor sample as anFFPE block with sufficient material.

  • Measurable disease as defined by RECIST v1.1 by radiologic methods.

  • ECOG PS of 0 or 1

  • Life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks, as per investigator

  • Adequate organ function (as per protocol)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Central nervous system metastases that are untreated or symptomatic, or requireradiation, surgery, or continued steroid therapy to control symptoms within 14 daysof study entry.

  • Known leptomeningeal involvement

  • Any systemic anticancer therapy within 4 weeks of the first dose of study treatment.

  • Major surgery or radiotherapy within 3 weeks of the first dose of study treatment.

  • Persistent Grade >1 clinically significant toxicities related to priorantineoplastic therapies

  • History of hypersensitivity reaction to any of the excipients of treatment requiredfor this study.

  • Unstable angina; history of congestive heart failure of Class II-IV New York HeartAssociation (NYHA) criteria, or serious cardiac arrhythmia requiring treatment orhistory of myocardial infarction within 6 months of study entry

  • History of prior malignancies with the exception of excised cervical intraepithelialneoplasia or nonmelanoma skin cancer, or curatively treated cancer deemed at lowrisk for recurrence with no evidence of disease

  • Current dyspnea at rest of any origin, or other diseases requiring continuous oxygentherapy

  • Current serious illness or medical conditions including, but not limited to,uncontrolled active infection, clinically significant pulmonary, metabolic orpsychiatric disorders

  • Patients with known infectious diseases (as per protocol)

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding patients

  • Patient has a primary tumor site of nasopharynx (any histology).

Study Design

Total Participants: 500
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Petosemtamab
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
June 25, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
March 31, 2029

Study Description

This is a phase 3 open-label, randomized, controlled, multicenter study to compare petosemtamab vs investigator's choice monotherapy in HNSCC patients for the second- and third-line treatment of incurable metastatic/recurrent disease. HNSCC patients must have progressive disease (PD) on or after anti-PD-1 therapy and platinum-containing therapy. Patients treated with platinum-containing therapy only in the adjuvant setting, or in the context of multimodal therapy for locally advanced disease, should have PD within 6 months of the last dose of platinum-containing therapy.

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    Córdoba, X5008HHW
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    Rosario, S2000KZE
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    Viedma, 8500
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    Melbourne, 3000
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    Nedlands, 6009
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