Trial Outcomes & Findings for Immune Checkpoint Therapy With Nivolumab Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NCT NCT03278626)

NCT ID: NCT03278626

Last Updated: 2022-03-28

Results Overview

UT is defined as: 1. Recurrent grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity (despite 1 prior dose reduction in chemotherapy) 2. any toxicity that results in a \> 2-week delay in chemoradiation

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

12 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

92 days (up to 28 days after Day 64)

Results posted on

2022-03-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Overall Study
STARTED
12
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Overall Study
Death
2
Overall Study
Toxicity
1
Overall Study
Disease Progression
2

Baseline Characteristics

Immune Checkpoint Therapy With Nivolumab Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
n=12 Participants
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Age, Continuous
63.95 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
12 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
3 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
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
7 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
Region of Enrollment
United States
12 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 92 days (up to 28 days after Day 64)

UT is defined as: 1. Recurrent grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity (despite 1 prior dose reduction in chemotherapy) 2. any toxicity that results in a \> 2-week delay in chemoradiation

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
n=6 Participants
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Phase 1: Number of Unacceptable Toxicity (UT) Events
0 Unacceptable Toxicity Events

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 5-8 Weeks post radiation treatment (7-8 months after treatment start)

Clinical and pathological response after neoadjuvant therapy cCR by endoscopic + PET/CT evaluation; pCR for patients undergoing surgery Clinical Complete Response (cCR), no malignancy is found on clinical examination, imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy; Pathological Complete Response (pCR), no invasive and no in situ residual tumors in tissue

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
n=3 Participants
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Phase 2: Number of Subjects Who Achieved cCR (Clinical Complete Response) or pCR (Pathological Complete Response)
1 Participants

Adverse Events

Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
n=12 participants at risk
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Infections and infestations
Lung Infection
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Death
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Fever
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial Infarction
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash-Morbiliform
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophagitis
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/Paclitaxel+Radiation
n=12 participants at risk
240 mg IVPB every 2 weeks for 2 doses, nivolumab at 240 mg every 2 weeks will be added to paclitaxel and carboplatin, which will be dosed according to the standard of care: paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 weekly for 6 weeks and carboplatin AUC 2 weekly for 6 weeks and radiation Nivolimumab+Carboplatin/paclitaxel+Radiation: In the phase I portion of the study, up to six patients will be treated (radiation will be 50.4 Gy (1.8 Gy/fraction × 28 fractions)) and then observed for 28 days (following last day of treatment (Day 64)).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Prolonged
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
91.7%
11/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
41.7%
5/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia Knee Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Aspiration
41.7%
5/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Nervous system disorders
Ataxia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bloating
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Bruising
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Cardiac disorders
Chest Pain After Stent
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
50.0%
6/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
41.7%
5/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Decreased Lymphocyte Count
83.3%
10/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Decreased Neutrophil Count
58.3%
7/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Decreased Platelet Count
75.0%
9/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Decreased Wbc Count
75.0%
9/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis Radiation
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry Mouth
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dry Skin
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
66.7%
8/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspnea
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophageal Discomfort
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophageal Pain
41.7%
5/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophagitis
41.7%
5/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Fatigue
50.0%
6/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Fever
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
50.0%
6/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Generalized Muscle Weakness
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hoarseness
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercalcemia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
41.7%
5/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatremia
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
50.0%
6/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoglycemia
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
58.3%
7/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Hyponatremia
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Increased Blood Bilirubin
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Increased Wbc
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Infusion Related Reaction
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
INR Increased
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Intermittent Non Cardiac Chest Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Left Hip Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Leg Cramps
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Low Tsh
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis Oral
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myositis
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal Congestion
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
58.3%
7/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Night Sweats
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Nose Bleed
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Odynophagia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Pain
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Nervous system disorders
Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Post Operation Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Nervous system disorders
Presyncope
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Productive Cough
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash Maculo-Papular
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash-Morbiliform
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
General disorders
Rectal Bleeding
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Upper Back Pain
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Infection
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
33.3%
4/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting After Stent
8.3%
1/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Weight Loss
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Alt Increased
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Ast Increased
25.0%
3/12 • 100 days post-treatment
Investigations
Increased Alk Phos
16.7%
2/12 • 100 days post-treatment

Additional Information

Jennifer Wu, MD

NYU Langone Health - Perlmutter Cancer Center

Phone: 212-263-3809

Results disclosure agreements

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