Phase I/II Study of Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab and Dupilumab in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NCT06743581) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Phase I/II Study of Neoadjuvant Cemiplimab and Dupilumab in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Canada24 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
This phase 1b/2a study evaluates the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of combining dupilumab (anti-IL-4Rα) and cemiplimab (anti-PD-1) in patients with early-stage, resectable NSCLC. Phase 1b focuses on safety and feasibility, using a 3+3 design to monitor dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), while Phase 2a assesses the major pathological response (MPR) rate with a Simon's two-stage minimax design. Secondary endpoints include event-free survival, overall survival, and translational objectives such as deep immune monitoring from patient samples, with the trial expected to enroll 24 patients at CHUM over five years.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histological confirmation of NSCLC is required before treatment (however, patients with a smoking history and radiographic findings suggestive of NSCLC may consent prior to biopsy to combine research and diagnostic procedures.
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* ECOG performance status 0-1
* Determined to be a surgical candidate for tumor resection by a multidisciplinary team.
* Women of childbearing potential and men must use approved contraception during the study and for 4 months post-treatment. Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy must be reported immediately.
* Adequate organ and marrow function.
* Pre-treatment biopsies are mandatory, and tumors must be T1b or larger (\>1cm) and amenable to biopsy as determined by a multidisciplinary team.
* Patients must consent to provide blood at designated study time points.
* Patients must consent to core needle biopsies (at least 3 samples, as deemed safe by the performing surgeon/radiologist) prior to treatment initiation
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of autoimmune disorders or use of immunomodulatory drugs (including dupilumab) within 2 months prior to treatment initiation.
* Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic treatment in the past year, excluding replacement therapies like thyroxine or insulin.
* Use of immunosuppressive drugs or systemic steroids within 7 days prior to treatment, except chronic steroids ≤10mg prednisone or equivalent.
* No smoking history or confirmed tissue or ctDNA evidence of actionable drive…
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
1
Safety
Timeframe: First 30 days after immunotherapy
2
Major pathological response (MPR) rate
Timeframe: Day of surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06743581
SponsorCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)