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Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IVPhase 3NCT03866993

A Study of Anti-PD-1 AK105 in Patients With Metastatic Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

A Phase 3 study testing AK105, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in people with Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IV and Squamous Cell Lung Cancer, run by Akeso at 2 sites in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a phase III, randomized, double-blinded, multicenter clinical study to evaluate the efficiency and safety of AK105 (Anti-PD1 antibody) plus paclitaxel and carboplatin vs placebo plus paclitaxel and carboplatin as First-line Therapy in patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
AK105, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
350 participants
Where
2 sitesChina
Study dates
20 Dec 2018to 14 Jan 2022
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Signed written informed consent form voluntarily.
  • Age over 18 years old (inclusive) and not more than 75 years old (inclusive), when signing the ICF.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score 0 or 1.
  • Expected life expectance ≥ 3 months.
  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of stage IV squamous NSCLC.
  • No prior systemic chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic NSCLC. Subjects who have received prior adjuvant chemotherapy or neoadjuvant chemotherapy with curative intent, or definitive chemoradiotherapy for advanced disease, will be eligible provided that progression has occurred >6 months from last treatment.
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  • At least one measurable tumor lesion per RECIST 1.1 criteria. A lesion previously irradiated will not be considered a target lesion.
  • Subjects must provide an available tumor tissue sample taken < 6 months prior to first dose of study treatment.
  • Adequate organ function.
  • Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active with a nonsterilized male partner must use at least one highly effective method of contraception.
  • Nonsterilized males who are sexually active with a female partner of childbearing potential must use highly effective method of contraception from Day 1 and for 120 days after the last dose of investigational product.

Who cannot join

  • Subjects who are diagnosed as NSCLC that harbors an EGFR-sensitizing mutation or ALK gene translocation.
  • Subjects with other histological types of NSCLC, including mixed squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, and mixed carcinoma containing small cell lung carcinoma or neuroendocrine carcinoma.
  • Received prior treatment with EGFR inhibitors or ALK inhibitors.
  • Receipt of last radiotherapy or any anti-tumor treatment [chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, Chinese patent drugs with antitumor indications, or immunomodulators or tumor embolization] within 3 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment.
  • Prior exposure to any anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-CTLA-4 antibody, or any other antibody or drug therapy for T cell co-stimulatory or checkpoint pathways, such as ICOS or agonists (e.g. CD40, CD137, GITR and OX40 etc).
  • Other invasive malignancies within 5 years, except for locally treatable (manifested as cured) malignancies, such as basal or skin squamous cell carcinoma, superficial bladder cancer, cervical or breast carcinoma in situ.
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  • Subjects with active, known or suspected autoimmune disease, or a medical history of autoimmune disease, with the exceptions of the following: vitiligo, alopecia, Grave disease, psoriasis or eczema not requiring systemic treatment within the last 2 years, hypothyroidism (caused by autoimmune thyroiditis) only requiring steady doses of hormone replacement therapy and type I diabetes only requiring steady doses of insulin replacement therapy, or completely relieved childhood asthma that requires no intervention in adulthood, or primary diseases that will not relapse unless triggered by external factors.
  • Active or previously documented inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or chronic diarrhea).
  • Subjects who require systemic corticosteroids (a dose equivalent to >10 mg/day prednisone) or other immunosuppressive drugs within 14 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Major surgery (as defined by the investigator) within 28 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Subjects who received non-thoracic radiotherapy >30 Gy within 4 weeks prior to the first dose, or thoracic radiotherapy >30 Gy within 24 weeks prior to the first dose study drug.
  • History of gastrointestinal perforation and/ or fistula within 6 months prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Known history of primary immunodeficiency virus infection.
  • Known history of allogeneic organ transplantation or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
  • Known history of interstitial lung disease.
  • Known history of active tuberculosis (TB).
  • Serious infections within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study drug, including but not limited to complications requiring hospitalization, sepsis or severe pneumonia.
  • An active infection requiring systemic therapy.
  • Subjects with untreated chronic hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA exceeding 500 IU/ mL or active hepatitis C virus (HCV) should be excluded. Subjects with non-active HBsAg carriers, treated and stable hepatitis B (HBV DNA <500 IU/ mL) , and cured hepatitis C can be enrolled. Subjects with positive HCV antibodies are eligible only if the HCV RNA test results are negative.
  • Known history of testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Presence of central nervous system (CNS) metastasis, meningeal metastasis, spinal cord compression, or leptomeningeal disease.
  • Uncontrolled pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, or ascites requiring repeated drainage.
  • Clinically active hemoptysis, active diverticulitis, peritoneal abscess, or gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • Clinically significant bleeding symptoms or significant bleeding tendency such as gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic gastric ulcer or vasculitis within 1 month prior to the first dose of study treatment.
  • Unresolved toxicities from prior anticancer therapy, defined as having not resolved to NCI CTCAE v4.03 Grade 0 or 1, or to levels dictated in the inclusion/exclusion criteria, with the exception of alopecia.
  • Receipt of live or attenuated vaccination within 30 days prior to the first dose of study treatment, or plan to receive live or attenuated vaccine during the study.
  • Known history of server hypersensitivity to other monoclonal antibodies.
  • Known severe allergic reactions to paclitaxel, carboplatin, or their preventive medications.
  • Grade 2 or greater peripheral neuropathy (based on NCI CTCAE v4.03 criteria)
  • Known allergic reactions to any ingredients of AK105.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Any conditions that, in the investigator's opinion, may put subjects treated with the study drug at risks, or interfere with the evaluation of study drug or subject safety, or the interpretation of study results.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

China2 sites
  • Chinese PLA General Hospital

    Beijing

  • Shanghai Chest Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025

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About this study

Official title: A Phase III, Randomized, Double-blinded, Multicenter Study of AK105 Combined With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel vs Placebo Combined With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel as First-line Therapy in Patients With Metastatic Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

This is a phase III, randomized, double-blinded, multicenter clinical study to evaluate the efficiency and safety of AK105 (Anti-PD1 antibody) plus paclitaxel and carboplatin vs placebo plus paclitaxel and carboplatin as First-line Therapy in patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer.

Being tested
AK105, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Placebo
Keywords
immuno-oncology, NSCLC, Anti-PD-1 Antibody, immunotherapy
Medical subject headings
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT03866993
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AK105 plus Carboplatin and PaclitaxelExperimentalSubjects receive AK105 200 mg intravenously (IV) plus Paclitaxel 175mg/m^2 IV and carboplatin area under the curve (AUC) 5 IV on Day 1 of every 3-week cycle (Q3W) for 4 cycles followed by AK105 200 mg IV Q3W until progression.
Receives: Biological: AK105; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Carboplatin
placebo plus Carboplatin and PaclitaxelPlacebo comparatorSubjects receive placebo intravenously (IV) plus Paclitaxel 175mg/m^2 IV and carboplatin area under the curve (AUC) 5 IV on Day 1 of every 3-week cycle (Q3W) for 4 cycles followed by AK105 200 mg IV Q3W until progression.
Receives: Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Carboplatin; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression-free survival (PFS) in intent-to-treat (ITT) population, assessed by Independent Radiologist Review Committee(IRRC) in accordance with RECIST v1.1

    PFS is defined as the time from the date of randomization till the first documentation of disease progression (per RECIST v1.1 criteria) assessed by IRRC or death due to any cause (whichever occurs first).

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  2. PFS in PD-L1-selected population, assessed by IRRC in accordance with RECIST v1.1

    PFS is defined as the time from the date of randomization till the first documentation of disease progression (per RECIST v1.1 criteria) assessed by IRRC or death due to any cause (whichever occurs first).

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Overall survival (OS) in ITT population

    OS is the time from the date of randomization to death due to any cause.

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  2. Overall survival (OS) in PD-L1-selected population

    OS is the time from the date of randomization to death due to any cause.

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  3. PFS assessed by the investigator in accordance with RECIST v1.1

    PFS is defined as the time from the date of randomization till the first documentation of disease progression (per RECIST v1.1 criteria) assessed by the investigator or death due to any cause (whichever occurs first).

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  4. Objective Response Rate (ORR)

    ORR is the proportion of subjects with CR or PR , based on RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  5. Duration of response (DoR)

    DoR is defined as the duration from the first documentation of objective response to the first documented disease progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  6. Disease control rate (DCR)

    DCR is defined as the proportion of subjects with CR, PR, or SD, based on RECIST v1.1.

    Measured: Up to approximately 2 years

  7. Incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)

    An adverse event (AE) is any untoward medical occurrence or the deterioration of existing medical event in a clinical study subject administered an investigational drug, which does not necessarily have an unequivocal causal relationship with the investigational product.

    Measured: From the time of informed consent signed through 90 days after last dose of AK105

  8. Observed concentrations of AK105

    The endpoints for assessment of PK of AK105 include serum concentrations of AK105 at different timepoints after AK105 administration.

    Measured: From first dose of AK105 through 90 days after last dose of AK105

  9. Number of subjects who develop detectable anti-drug antibodies (ADAs)

    The immunogenicity of AK105 will be assessed by summarizing the number of subjects who develop detectable anti-drug antibodies (ADAs).

    Measured: From first dose of AK105 through 90 days after last dose of AK105

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Mar 2019
  2. Study start20 Dec 2018
  3. Primary completion8 Oct 2020
  4. Study completion14 Jan 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
350 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03866993
Sponsor's protocol ID
AK105-302
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
6 Mar 2019
Last updated
3 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Zhong H, Sun S, Chen J, Wang Z, Zhao Y, Zhang G, Chen G, Zhou M, Zhou J, Du Y, Wu L, Xu Z, Mei X, Zhang W, He J, Cui J, Zhang Z, Luo H, Liu W, Sun M, Wu J, Shen Y, Zhang S, Yang N, Wang M, Lu J, Li K, Yao W, Sun Q, Yue H, Wang L, Ye S, Li B, Zhuang X, Pan Y, Zhang M, Shu Y, He Z, Pan L, Ling Y, Liu S, Zhang Q, Jiao S, Han B. First-line penpulimab combined with paclitaxel and carboplatin for metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in China (AK105-302): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trial. Lancet Respir Med. 2024 May;12(5):355-365. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(23)00431-9. Epub 2024 Jan 31.

    PubMed 38309287

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing AK105, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in people with Lung Cancer Non-small Cell Stage IV and Squamous Cell Lung Cancer, run by Akeso at 2 sites in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 32 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression-free survival (PFS) in intent-to-treat (ITT) population, assessed by Independent Radiologist Review Committee(IRRC) in accordance with RECIST v1.1 (time frame: Up to approximately 2 years). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03866993, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Apr 2024.

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