Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of Cemiplimab in Patients With Type of Skin Cancer Stage II to IV Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (NCT NCT04154943)

NCT ID: NCT04154943

Last Updated: 2025-12-23

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

79 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to 12 weeks

Results posted on

2025-12-23

Participant Flow

As of the data cutoff (01 Dec 2021), 101 participants were screened for study eligibility. 79 participants were randomized and received at least 1 dose of cemiplimab.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Overall Study
STARTED
79
Overall Study
COMPLETED
0
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
79

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Overall Study
Study Ongoing
68
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
Overall Study
Decision by the Investigator
1
Overall Study
Death
5
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4

Baseline Characteristics

Study of Cemiplimab in Patients With Type of Skin Cancer Stage II to IV Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Age, Continuous
71.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.3 • n=68 Participants
Age, Customized
17 years and under
0 Participants
n=68 Participants
Age, Customized
18 to 64 years
18 Participants
n=68 Participants
Age, Customized
65 to 84 years
54 Participants
n=68 Participants
Age, Customized
85 years and over
7 Participants
n=68 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=68 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
67 Participants
n=68 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
69 Participants
n=68 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
n=68 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
1 Participants
n=68 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown / Not Reported
8 Participants
n=68 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic or Latino
74 Participants
n=68 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Unknown/Not Reported
5 Participants
n=68 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Number of Participants With Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) as Assessed by Independent Central Pathology Review
40 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Number of Participants With Major Pathologic Response (mPR) as Assessed by Independent Central Pathology Review
10 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Number of Participants With Pathologic Complete Response (pCR) as Assessed by Local Pathology Review
42 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Number of Participants With Major Pathologic Response (mPR) as Assessed by Local Pathology Review
10 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Percentage of Participants With Objective Response Rate (ORR) Prior to Surgery, According to Investigator Assessment Using RECIST 1.1
68.4 Percentage of Participants
Interval 56.9 to 78.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Number of Participants With Planned and Actual Surgery After Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab
Participants with Planned Mohs Surgery
2 Participants
Number of Participants With Planned and Actual Surgery After Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab
Participants with Actual Mohs Surgery
2 Participants
Number of Participants With Planned and Actual Surgery After Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab
Participants with Planned Non-Mohs Surgery
77 Participants
Number of Participants With Planned and Actual Surgery After Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab
Participants with Actual Non-Mohs Surgery
68 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 14 Weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cemiplimab 350mg Q3W
n=79 Participants
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Number of Participants With Planned and Actual Post-Surgical Management
Planned radiation therapy after surgery
47 Participants
Number of Participants With Planned and Actual Post-Surgical Management
Actual radiation therapy after surgery
17 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 50 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 47 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 50 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 52 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 52 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 52 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 52 Months

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Cemiplimab 350 mg Q3W

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 60 other events
Deaths: 6 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Cemiplimab 350 mg Q3W
n=79 participants at risk
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Hepatobiliary disorders
Immune-mediated hepatitis
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Infections and infestations
COVID-19 pneumonia
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Endocrine disorders
Hypophysitis
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
General disorders
Localised oedema
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural haemorrhage
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Psychiatric disorders
Confusional state
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Psychiatric disorders
Delusion
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
2.5%
2/79 • Number of events 2 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Cardiac disorders
Atrial flutter
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure congestive
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Cardiac disorders
Cardiomyopathy
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholelithiasis
1.3%
1/79 • Number of events 1 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Cemiplimab 350 mg Q3W
n=79 participants at risk
Participants received cemiplimab, administered at a dose of 350mg every 3 weeks for up to 4 doses
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
15.2%
12/79 • Number of events 14 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
15.2%
12/79 • Number of events 12 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
12.7%
10/79 • Number of events 13 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash maculo-papular
13.9%
11/79 • Number of events 11 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
10.1%
8/79 • Number of events 8 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
6.3%
5/79 • Number of events 5 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Dermatitis
5.1%
4/79 • Number of events 5 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
General disorders
Fatigue
30.4%
24/79 • Number of events 29 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
General disorders
Pyrexia
5.1%
4/79 • Number of events 5 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
7.6%
6/79 • Number of events 6 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Nervous system disorders
Headache
6.3%
5/79 • Number of events 6 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Nervous system disorders
Hypoaesthesia
5.1%
4/79 • Number of events 4 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Endocrine disorders
Hypothyroidism
8.9%
7/79 • Number of events 7 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
8.9%
7/79 • Number of events 7 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia
6.3%
5/79 • Number of events 5 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthralgia
6.3%
5/79 • Number of events 6 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
5.1%
4/79 • Number of events 10 • From first dose to the end of treatment period (Week 25) up to 01-DEC-2021 Data cut-off

Additional Information

Clinical Trials Administrator

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Phone: 844-734-6643

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The investigator has the right to independently publish study results from the investigator's site after a multi-center publication, or a defined period after the completion of the study by all sites. The investigator must provide the sponsor a copy of any such publication derived from the study for review and comment in advance of any submission, and delay publication, if requested, to allow the Sponsor to preserve its proprietary rights.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER