Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of Chemoradiation Plus Pembrolizumab for Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NCT NCT02759575)

NCT ID: NCT02759575

Last Updated: 2021-03-12

Results Overview

Greater than 2 grade 3 or 4 adverse events that are definitely, probably or possibly related to the pembrolizumab in the first cohort of 6 participants

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

30 days following completion of treatment for the first 6 participants

Results posted on

2021-03-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Pembrolizumab
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of Chemoradiation Plus Pembrolizumab for Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Pembrolizumab
n=9 Participants
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
54 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 days following completion of treatment for the first 6 participants

Population: These are the first six participants that completed the study.

Greater than 2 grade 3 or 4 adverse events that are definitely, probably or possibly related to the pembrolizumab in the first cohort of 6 participants

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pembrolizumab
n=6 Participants
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Grade 3 or 4 Adverse Events as Assessed by CTCAE V4.0
2 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 18 months

This is the number of subjects that are laryngectomy-free at 18 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pembrolizumab
n=9 Participants
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Laryngectomy-free Survival in Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
9 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

This is the number of subjects that are laryngectomy-free at 12 months.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pembrolizumab
n=9 Participants
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Laryngectomy-free Survival in Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
9 Participants

Adverse Events

Pembrolizumab

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 3 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Pembrolizumab
n=9 participants at risk
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Disease
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
General disorders
Failure to Thrive
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Pembrolizumab
n=9 participants at risk
Pembrolizumab every 3 weeks in combination with 7 weeks of radiation therapy and every 3 week cisplatin Pembrolizumab: 200mg every 3 weeks starting 3 weeks prior to chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 4 doses Radiation Therapy: 70 Gy in 35 fractions over 7 weeks Cisplatin: 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks starting on day 1 of chemoradiotherapy. Maximum of 3 doses.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hoarseness
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 5 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Orchitis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Tenderness (around feeding tube)
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Laryngeal edema
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Laryngeal mucositis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Libido decreased
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
General disorders
Localized edema
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Mucosal infection
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Sensitive fingertips
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neck soft tissue necrosis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Two white spots on ventricular fold
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Intermittent lightheadedness
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral dysesthesia
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngeal mucositis
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Productive cough
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Proteinuria
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Salivary duct inflammation
55.6%
5/9 • Number of events 5 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin of lower lip
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin ulceration
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Infections and infestations
Stoma site infection
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Tumor pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute Kidney Injury
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 6 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 5 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Dermatitis radiation
100.0%
9/9 • Number of events 12 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
88.9%
8/9 • Number of events 9 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry skin
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
88.9%
8/9 • Number of events 15 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
77.8%
7/9 • Number of events 13 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
General disorders
Fatigue
88.9%
8/9 • Number of events 15 • 2 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
General disorders
Increased Mucus Production
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccups
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 5 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Vascular disorders
Lymphedema
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 4 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
55.6%
5/9 • Number of events 7 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 8 • 2 years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
General disorders
Pain
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash acneiform
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Throat swelling
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sore Throat
77.8%
7/9 • Number of events 12 • 2 years
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
55.6%
5/9 • Number of events 5 • 2 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Voice alteration
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Investigations
Weight loss
66.7%
6/9 • Number of events 14 • 2 years
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
66.7%
6/9 • Number of events 10 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 2 years
Eye disorders
Blurred vision
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Cardiac disorders
Electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolonged
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 2 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Hearing loss
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Ear pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Flank pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 2 years

Additional Information

Vinita Takiar, MD, PhD, Associate Professor

University of Cincinnati

Phone: (513)584-8956

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place