TG4010 and Nivolumab in Patients With Lung Cancer (NCT02823990) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
TG4010 and Nivolumab in Patients With Lung Cancer
United States13 participantsStarted 2016-12-14
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well TG4010 and nivolumab work in previously treated patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Vaccines that are made from a gene-modified virus, such as TG4010, may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells. Monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving TG4010 and nivolumab together may work better in previously treated patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed non-squamous NSCLC; patients with adenocarcinoma must have had epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) mutational testing; those with an actionable mutations/rearrangements are excluded
* Stage IIIB or IV patients must have progressed after a platinum based chemotherapy; a maximum of 3 previous systemic regimens are allowed (one regimen can be a tyrosine kinase inhibitor); patients with stage I-IIIB NSCLC who have progressed within 6 months of a full dose platinum based regimen as adjuvant therapy or with radiotherapy are eligible; patients who received weekly low dose chemotherapy with radiation only are not eligible
* At least one measurable lesion by computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based on RECIST version 1.1
* Performance status (PS) 0 or 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scale
* Minimum life expectancy of 3 months
* Hemoglobin \>= 10.0 g/dL
* White blood cells (WBC) \>= 3.0 x 10\^9/L
* Neutrophils \>= 1.5 x 10\^9/L
* Total lymphocyte count \>= 0.5 x 10\^9/L
* Platelet counts \>= 100 x 10\^9/L
* Serum alkaline phosphatase =\< 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) in absence of liver or bone metastases and =\< 5 x ULN in patients with documented bone or liver metastases
* Total bilirubin =\< 1.5 x ULN
* Serum transaminases (alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\] and aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\]) =\< 2.5 x ULN in the absence of liver metastases a…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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ORR Defined as the Proportion of Patients Whose Best Overall Response (BOR) is Either Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) According to RECIST 1.1