A Study of Reduced Radiation Therapy and Standard-of-Care Chemotherapy in People With HPV-Positive Throat Cancer
NCT ID: NCT05491512
Last Updated: 2025-08-28
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
PHASE2
121 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-08-04
2026-08-04
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Cohort A
Participants diagnosed with hypoxia negative human papilloma virus (HPV) associated oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC)
18 F-FMISO PET/CT
The 18F-FMISO PET/CT Scan Protocol consists first of an IV bolus injection of approximately 5-10 mCi of the radiotracer. At between 150-180 mins post injection, 18F-FMISO images will be acquired.
Radiation
Total Radiation Dose (over 3 weeks) 30Gy\*\* in 2 Gy per fraction
Cisplatin
Concurrent chemotherapy (2 cycles) will be given. At the start of week 1 of radiation, subjects will receive cisplatin 100 mg/m2 intravenously. They may be given for 2 consecutive days (50 mg/m2 each day for a total dose 100 mg/m2 ), typically on days 1 and 2, or as a single dose, typically on day 1.
Carboplatin
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
(Cohort B to start carboplatin (AUC 1.5) and paclitaxel 45 mg/m2 at the start of RT)
5-fluorouracil
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
Cohort B
Participants diagnosed with hypoxia negative human papilloma virus (HPV) associated oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC). Participants in Cohort B will receive 1 cycle of carboplatin and Paclitaxol the same week of the start of radiation. Paclitaxel can be substituted with Abraxane (Albumin-bound Paclitaxel). Paclitaxel can be substituted with Abraxane and the dose will be 50mg/m\^2. For Cohort B, patients over 70yrs will be able to enroll regardless of Cisplatin or carboplatin/5-fluorouracil (FU) eligibility.
18 F-FMISO PET/CT
The 18F-FMISO PET/CT Scan Protocol consists first of an IV bolus injection of approximately 5-10 mCi of the radiotracer. At between 150-180 mins post injection, 18F-FMISO images will be acquired.
Radiation
Total Radiation Dose (over 3 weeks) 30Gy\*\* in 2 Gy per fraction
Cisplatin
Concurrent chemotherapy (2 cycles) will be given. At the start of week 1 of radiation, subjects will receive cisplatin 100 mg/m2 intravenously. They may be given for 2 consecutive days (50 mg/m2 each day for a total dose 100 mg/m2 ), typically on days 1 and 2, or as a single dose, typically on day 1.
Carboplatin
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
(Cohort B to start carboplatin (AUC 1.5) and paclitaxel 45 mg/m2 at the start of RT)
5-fluorouracil
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
Cohort C
Participants diagnosed with hypoxia negative human papilloma virus (HPV) associated oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC). For participants in Cohort C where induction chemotherapy is used, additional pre-treatment 18F-FMISO PET and post induction pre radiation FMISO PET Scans will be obtained. These patients will start with induction chemotherapy of carboplatin, paclitaxel with or without cetuximab for 6 weeks and follow the same precision chemoradiation algorithm as Cohort A. A window of +/- 2 days is acceptable during the induction phase Paclitaxel can be substituted with Abraxane (Albumin-bound Paclitaxel). For patients who cannot tolerate paclitaxel, Abraxane and the dose will be at 100mg/m\^2.
18 F-FMISO PET/CT
The 18F-FMISO PET/CT Scan Protocol consists first of an IV bolus injection of approximately 5-10 mCi of the radiotracer. At between 150-180 mins post injection, 18F-FMISO images will be acquired.
Radiation
Total Radiation Dose (over 3 weeks) 30Gy\*\* in 2 Gy per fraction
Cisplatin
Concurrent chemotherapy (2 cycles) will be given. At the start of week 1 of radiation, subjects will receive cisplatin 100 mg/m2 intravenously. They may be given for 2 consecutive days (50 mg/m2 each day for a total dose 100 mg/m2 ), typically on days 1 and 2, or as a single dose, typically on day 1.
Carboplatin
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
(Cohort B to start carboplatin (AUC 1.5) and paclitaxel 45 mg/m2 at the start of RT)
5-fluorouracil
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
Cohort D
Participants diagnosed with hypoxia negative human papilloma virus (HPV) associated oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC). Cohort D will just have T1- T2N0 participants. Paclitaxel can be substituted with Abraxane (Albumin-bound Paclitaxel). Will follow the guidelines for Cohort A and Cohort B for chemotherapy options.
18 F-FMISO PET/CT
The 18F-FMISO PET/CT Scan Protocol consists first of an IV bolus injection of approximately 5-10 mCi of the radiotracer. At between 150-180 mins post injection, 18F-FMISO images will be acquired.
Radiation
Total Radiation Dose (over 3 weeks) 30Gy\*\* in 2 Gy per fraction
Cisplatin
Concurrent chemotherapy (2 cycles) will be given. At the start of week 1 of radiation, subjects will receive cisplatin 100 mg/m2 intravenously. They may be given for 2 consecutive days (50 mg/m2 each day for a total dose 100 mg/m2 ), typically on days 1 and 2, or as a single dose, typically on day 1.
Carboplatin
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
(Cohort B to start carboplatin (AUC 1.5) and paclitaxel 45 mg/m2 at the start of RT)
5-fluorouracil
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
Interventions
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18 F-FMISO PET/CT
The 18F-FMISO PET/CT Scan Protocol consists first of an IV bolus injection of approximately 5-10 mCi of the radiotracer. At between 150-180 mins post injection, 18F-FMISO images will be acquired.
Radiation
Total Radiation Dose (over 3 weeks) 30Gy\*\* in 2 Gy per fraction
Cisplatin
Concurrent chemotherapy (2 cycles) will be given. At the start of week 1 of radiation, subjects will receive cisplatin 100 mg/m2 intravenously. They may be given for 2 consecutive days (50 mg/m2 each day for a total dose 100 mg/m2 ), typically on days 1 and 2, or as a single dose, typically on day 1.
Carboplatin
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
(Cohort B to start carboplatin (AUC 1.5) and paclitaxel 45 mg/m2 at the start of RT)
5-fluorouracil
If cisplatin cannot be given at 100 mg/m2 for either cycle 1 or cycle 2, the investigator may use a regimen with carboplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in its place. Carboplatin will be given at a dose of AUC 1.25 intravenously daily x 4 days starting on day 1 of the cycle (total dose of AUC 5). 5-Fluorouracil will be given at a dose of 600 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 24 hours daily x 4 days (total dose of 2400 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 96 hours).
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
1. Squamous cell carcinoma of the neck of unknown primary is allowed with excision biopsy of a lymph node (or core biopsy) or consent from the PI or co-PI
2. Patient must have excisional biopsy or core biopsy done in order to be on protocol
* Subjects must have clinically or radiographically evident measurable gross disease at either the primary tumor site or nodal stations.
* Oropharyngeal Carcinoma (AJCC, 7th ed.) without evidence of distant metastasis based on FDG PET/CT.
* CT or MRI of the neck with and without contrast Note: A CT scan of neck and/or a PET/CT performed for the purposes of radiation planning may serve as planning tools.
* ECOG Performance Status of 0-2 or KPS ≥ 50
* Age ≥ 18 Patients over 70yrs will be able to enroll in Cohort B only).
* Adequate hematologic function within 30 days prior to registration, defined as follows:
1. White Blood Count (WBC) ≥ 2 K/mcL
2. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000 cells/mm3
3. Platelets ≥ 100,000 cells/mm3
4. Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dl; Note: The use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve Hgb ≥ 8.0 g/dl is acceptable
* Adequate renal function within 30 days prior to registration, defined as follows:
1. Serum creatinine \< 1.5 mg/dl or creatinine clearance (CC) ≥ 50 ml/min determined by 24-hour collection or estimated by Cockcroft-Gault formula: CCr male = \[(140 - age) x (wt in kg)\] \[(Serum Cr mg/dl) x (72)\] CCr female = 0.85 x (CrCl male)
Note: Patients who cannot tolerate cisplatin or carboplatin/5FU based on clinical judgment will receive carboplatin and paclitaxel Paclitaxel can be substituted with Abraxane (Albumin-bound Paclitaxel).
* Adequate hepatic function within 30 days prior to registration, defined as follows:
1. Bilirubin \< 2 mg/dl
2. AST or ALT \< 3 x the upper limit of normal
Note: Exceptions can be made with PI and/or Co-Pi approval for patients to enroll on trial with a higher Bilirubin level such as Gilbert's Syndrome.
Note: Patients who cannot tolerate cisplatin or carboplatin/5FU based on clinical judgment will receive carboplatin and paclitaxel. Paclitaxel can be substituted with Abraxane (Albumin-bound Paclitaxel).
* Negative serum pregnancy test within 14 days prior to registration for women of childbearing potential
* The subject must provide study-specific informed consent prior to study entry
* Subject able to undergo MRI scans except for major medical contraindications like presence of a pacemaker or approved by the PI or the CO-PI that the subject does not need to undergo MRI scans
Exclusion Criteria
* Subjects with simultaneous primary cancers outside of the oropharynx
a. Note: Exceptions can be made for patients with simultaneous primaries outside the oropharynx if determined by the PI/Co-PI the patient can proceed with protocol activities.
* Prior invasive malignancy (except non-melanomatous skin cancer) unless disease free for 3 years or if cure rate from treatment at 5 years to be 90% or greater
* Prior systemic chemotherapy for the study cancer; note that prior chemotherapy for a different cancer is allowable
* Severe, active co-morbidity defined as follows: (exceptions can be made if approved by the PI and/or co-PI)
1. Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within the last 6 months
2. Transmural myocardial infarction within the last 6 months
3. Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of registration
4. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease exacerbation or other respiratory illness requiring hospitalization or precluding study therapy within 30 days of registration
5. Hepatic Insufficiency resulting in clinical jaundice and/or coagulation defects
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Nancy Lee, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at Suffolk-Commack (Limited Protocol Activities)
Commack, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities)
Uniondale, New York, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Nancy Lee, MD
Role: primary
Related Links
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Other Identifiers
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22-215
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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