Pembrolizumab and Radiotherapy for Oligometastatic Head and Neck Cancer

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-23

Study Completion Date

2030-03-30

Brief Summary

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This is a randomized open-label multicentre phase III superiority study of the effect of adding SABR to the standard of care treatment pembrolizumab on progression free survival in patients with oligometastases of a squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN), histological confirmation of the primary disease at first diagnosis, and PD-L1 CPS ≥1. After eligibility check and signing informed consent, all patients will be prospectively enrolled in a 1:1 ratio between current standard of care treatment (pembrolizumab, Arm 1) vs. SABR + standard of care treatment (Arm 2) to oligometastases.

Any radical treatment to the synchronous primary/ recurrent primary tumor and/or involved cervical nodes (surgery or radiotherapy), as decided by the local tumor board/ treating physicians, should be completed prior to enrolment.Surgical removal of metastases is allowed for diagnostic purposes or for brain metastases, as long as these metastases count toward the total number of 5 and at least one metastasis is left for treatment with SABR. Such surgical procedures should be performed prior to enrolment.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Oligometastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Arm 1 : Standard of Care

Pembrolizumab at a dose of 400mg every 6-weeks (Q6W) for a duration of 2 years (i.e 17 cycles) as per Standard of Care treatment of oligometastatic HNSCC disease. Palliative radiotherapy to oligometastatic disease is allowed if necessary as per standard of care to relieve symptomatic disease and prevent complications. Recommended dose regimens are 1x 8 Gy, 5x 4 Gy and 10x 3 Gy. Planning technique and target volume definition should be according to institutional standards.No ablative-stereotactic dose and no boost techniques are allowed with the exception of CNS-metastases treatment.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pembrolizumab

Intervention Type DRUG

Pembrolizumab: 400mg Q6W up to 2 years (i.e 17 cycles).

Arm 2 : Standard of Care + stereotattic ablative radiation (SABR)

The Experiemnt Arm consists of pembrolizumab at a dose of 400mg every 6-weeks (Q6W) for a duration of 2 years (i.e 17 cycles) as per Standard of Care treatment of oligometastatic HNSCC disease in combination with SABR. For each oligometastatic lesion treatment, specific SABR fractions and targeted dose(Gy) should be used depending on the location of the lesion. Three-fraction regimens will deliver a fraction every second day, and five-fraction regimens are delivered daily. All treatments have to be completed within 10 working days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Pembrolizumab

Intervention Type DRUG

Pembrolizumab: 400mg Q6W up to 2 years (i.e 17 cycles).

stereotattic ablation radiotherapy (SABR)

Intervention Type RADIATION

Total dose and number of fractions will depend on the site of the disease. Three-fraction regimens will deliver a fraction every second day, and five-fraction regimens are delivered daily. All treatments have to be completed within 10 working days.

Interventions

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Pembrolizumab

Pembrolizumab: 400mg Q6W up to 2 years (i.e 17 cycles).

Intervention Type DRUG

stereotattic ablation radiotherapy (SABR)

Total dose and number of fractions will depend on the site of the disease. Three-fraction regimens will deliver a fraction every second day, and five-fraction regimens are delivered daily. All treatments have to be completed within 10 working days.

Intervention Type RADIATION

Other Intervention Names

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SBRT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male/female participants who are at least 18 years of age on the day of signing informed consent
* Histologically confirmed HNSCC of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx or cervical primary occult and histologically or radiologically confirmed oligometastatic disease. Histological characterization of one metastatic lesion is strongly recommended.
* Patients with synchronous or metachronous oligometastatic disease according to the ESTRO/EORTC consensus (1-5 metastatic lesions, with or without primary/recurrent primary tumour and/or regional disease).
* Amenable to first-line systemic treatment for R/M SCCHN.
* For patients with oropharyngeal cancer: HPV status using p16 IHC evaluated locally.
* PD-L1 CPS of at least 1 as evaluated locally.
* Staging not older than 12 weeks before enrolment.
* All the 1-5 metastases must be amenable to SABR.
* Eligible for treatment with pembrolizumab.
* Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1.
* ECOG performance status of 0 to 1.
* Participants must have recovered from all treatment-related toxicities to baseline or grade ≤1, such as from previous radiotherapy, systemic treatment or surgery, and not requiring corticosteroids for managing treatment-related side effects.
* Adequate Organ Function Laboratory Values.
* Before patient registration/enrolment, written informed consent must be given according to ICH/GCP, and national/local regulations.

Exclusion Criteria

* Nasopharynx, sino-nasal, and salivary gland cancers are excluded.
* In-field progression in \< 6 months after curative intended locoregional irradiation of the head and neck.
* Lesions larger than 6 cm in the largest dimension as measured in the diagnostic CT or MRI scan for lesions outside the brain. Note: bone metastases over 6 cm may be included if in the opinion of the local radiation oncologist they can be treated safely and no inner organ is affected.
* Brain metastases only.
* Has received any previous radiotherapy to any of the 1-5 metastases that would be subject to SABR in the experimental arm unless the investigator agrees to treat only after discussion with the RTQA team.
* Is currently participating in or has participated in a study of an investigational agent or has used an investigational device within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study intervention.
* Previously treated brain metastases that are radiologically non-stable. Patients with previously treated brain metastases, i.e., without evidence of progression for at least 4 weeks by repeat imaging, clinically stable and without requirement of steroid treatment for at least 14 days prior to first dose of study intervention, can participate.
* Known contraindication to imaging tracer or any product of contrast media and MRI contraindications.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No