CompletedPhase 2

Durvalumab (MEDI4736) With Cetuximab in Previously Treated Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

United States35 participantsStarted 2018-10-23

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to test the combination of the anti-cancer drugs durvalumab, the study drug, and cetuximab as a treatment for metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer. Participants will receive both durvalumab and cetuximab.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Body weight \> 30 kg * Histologically or cytologically confirmed recurrent or metastatic HNSCC * Not considered a candidate for other curative therapy (i.e. surgery/RT) * Documented progression of disease after receiving platinum based regimen * ECOG performance status 0-2 Exclusion Criteria: * Nasopharyngeal and salivary gland tumors * Prior exposure to both immunotherapy drugs and Cetuximab. Single exposure to either immunotherapy or cetuximab is allowed.

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

Objective Response Rate

Timeframe: RECIST 1.1 was assessed for each participant every 8 weeks from study initiation until the end of study treatment. The time from first RECIST 1.1 assessment to the final at the end of study was 8.5 months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03691714

SponsorTrisha Wise-Draper

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-01

Results submitted2026-03-25

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.