Early Switch Maintenance vs Delayed Second-line Nivolumab in Advanced Stage Squamous Non-small Ce… (NCT03542461) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 3
Early Switch Maintenance vs Delayed Second-line Nivolumab in Advanced Stage Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Patients (EDEN Trial)
Italy125 participantsStarted 2017-09-25
Plain-language summary
The study's hypothesis is that using Nivolumab as early switch maintenance, after 4-6 cycles of standard first-line chemotherapy, might improve survival in patients with advanced stage squamous NSCLC.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* pathologically (histology or cytology) confirmed diagnosis of squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
* histologically or cytologically confirmed stage IIIB-IV or recurrent squamous NSCLC with partial response (PR), complete response (CR) or stable disease (SD) according RECIST 1.1 after 4-6 courses of standard platinum-based chemotherapy (i.e. cisplatin or carboplatin combined with either paclitaxel, docetaxel, nab-paclitaxel, gemcitabine or vinorelbine)
* life expectancy ≥ 12 weeks
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PF) of 0-2
* last chemotherapy course completed within 8 weeks before randomization and radiological assessment for tumor evaluation after first-line chemotherapy within 4 weeks before randomization
* in case of presence of treated brain metastases, lesions should be stable for at least 4 weeks, steroids should be off or on stable dose (≤ 10 mg of prednisone or equivalent), radiotherapy should have been completed at least 14 days before randomization and any Adverse Event (AE) related to radiotherapy recovered to grade \< 1 (except alopecia)
* in case of females: postmenopausal status (at least 12 months after last menstrual period should have been passed) before the screening visit or surgical sterilization. Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must use 2 effective methods of contraception (from the time of informed consent signature trough 30 days after last trial drug dose) or agree to practice true 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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Overall survival (OS)
Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of death by any cause or study discontinuation due to lost to follow up/withdrawal of consent assessed up to 14 months .
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03542461
SponsorGruppo Oncologico Italiano di Ricerca Clinica