CompletedPhase 3

BEAT-meso: Bevacizumab and Atezolizumab in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Belgium, France, Italy400 participantsStarted 2019-04-30

Plain-language summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of treatment with a monoclonal antibody called atezolizumab in patients diagnosed with a type of lung cancer called malignant pleural mesothelioma. The efficacy (whether the treatment works), safety and tolerability (side effects of treatment) of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab in combination with standard chemotherapy versus bevacizumab in combination with standard chemotherapy will be investigated.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma (all histological subtypes are eligible) * Not amenable for radical surgery based on local standards * Evaluable disease or measurable disease as assessed according to the modified response evaluation criteria for solid tumours for mesothelioma (mRECIST) v1.1 * Availability of tumour tissue for translational research * Age \>18 years * Performance Status 0-1 * Life expectancy \>3 months * Adequate haematological, renal and liver function * Completed baseline quality of life (QoL) questionnaire * Women of childbearing potential and sexually active men must agree to use highly effective contraception * Able to understand and give written informed consent and comply with trial procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Prior treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Prior radiotherapy for symptom control is allowed, but the irradiated lesion cannot be used as target lesion. If the patient has another target lesion, the patient is eligible. * Treatment with systemic immune-stimulatory agents within 4 weeks or five half-lives of the drug prior to randomisation and during protocol treatment. * Treatment with systemic immunosuppressive medications within 2 weeks prior to randomisation and during protocol treatment. * Previous allogeneic tissue/solid organ transplant * Live vaccines within 4 weeks prior to first dose of protocol treatment * Inadequately controlled hypertension * Prior history of hyper…

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

Overall Survival (OS)

Timeframe: From randomization until death from any cause, up to 52 months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03762018

SponsorETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation

Sponsor typeNETWORK

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-01

Results submitted2026-02-11

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