Clinical Trials List
Protocol Number20-214-36
NCT Number(ClinicalTrials.gov Identfier)NCT04969861
2020-10-01 - 2022-10-14
Phase II/III
Not yet recruiting6
A Phase 2/3, Randomized, Open-label Study to Compare Bempegaldesleukin Combined with Pembrolizumab Versus Pembrolizumab Alone in First-Line Treatment of Patients with Metastatic or Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma with PD-L1 Expressing Tumors (PROPEL-36)
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Trial Applicant
PPD DEVELOPMENT (HK) LIMITED
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Sponsor
Nektar Therapeutics與SFJ Pharmaceuticals
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Trial scale
Multi-Regional Multi-Center
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Update
2025/08/20
Investigators and Locations
Co-Principal Investigator
- 何景良 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 黃子權 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 戴明燊 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 吳宜穎 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 張平穎 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 賴學緯 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 陳宇欽 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 葉人華 Division of Hematology & Oncology
The Actual Total Number of Participants Enrolled
0 Not yet recruiting
The Actual Total Number of Participants Enrolled
0 Not yet recruiting
The Actual Total Number of Participants Enrolled
0 Not yet recruiting
Co-Principal Investigator
- HUAI-CHENG HUANG Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 廖斌志 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Hsiang-Fong Kao Division of Hematology & Oncology
- YA-FANG CHEN Division of Radiology
The Actual Total Number of Participants Enrolled
0 Not yet recruiting
Co-Principal Investigator
- Mu-Hsin Chang Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Sheng-Yu Chen Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Ling-Wei Wang Division of Hematology & Oncology
The Actual Total Number of Participants Enrolled
0 Not yet recruiting
Co-Principal Investigator
- Shu-Hang Ag Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Cheng-Lung Hsu Division of Hematology & Oncology
- 廖俊達 Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Pei-Wei Huang Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Tzu-Chen Yen Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Chi-Ting Liau Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Li-Yu Lee Division of Hematology & Oncology
- Chia-Hsun Hsieh Division of Hematology & Oncology
The Actual Total Number of Participants Enrolled
0 Not yet recruiting
Condition/Disease
Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma
Objectives
This is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, Phase 2/3 study that will evaluate the efficacy and safety of bempegaldesleukin (BEMPEG; NKTR-214) combined with pembrolizumab compared with pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC with positive PD-L1 expression (CPS ≥ 1).
Test Drug
NKTR 214
Active Ingredient
NKTR 214
Dosage Form
IV infusion
Dosage
0.5mg
Endpoints
Primary Outcome Measures :
Overall Survival [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare the overall survival (OS) of bempegaldesleukin plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy.
Objective Response Rate [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare the objective response rate (ORR) of bempegaldesleukin plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy.
Secondary Outcome Measures :
Progression-Free Survival [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare progression-free survival (PFS) of bempegaldesleukin plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy.
Time to Deterioration [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
The time from baseline to a ≥ 10-point decrease with confirmation by the subsequent visit of a ≥ 10-point deterioration from baseline in:
• Global health status/quality of life assessment based on the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30).
The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a 30-item questionnaire designed to assess the quality of life of cancer patients. All scale scores are linearly converted to range from 0 to 100. A higher total score indicates a better level of functioning.
• Pain and Swallowing based on respective multi-item scales of EORTC QLQ head and neck cancer specific module (EORTC QLQ-H&N35).
EORTC QLQ-H&N35 consists of 7 multi-item scales that assess pain, swallowing, senses, speech, social eating, social contact and sexuality. All scale scores are linearly converted to range from 0 to 100. A higher total score indicates increased severity of symptoms.
Change in Global Health Status/Quality of Life [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare mean change from baseline in global health status/quality of life scale of EORTC QLQ-C30. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is composed of multi-item scales and single item measures. These include 5 functional scales (physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social), 3 symptom scales (fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and pain), a global health status/HRQoL scale, and 6 single items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). Each of the multi-item scales includes a different set of items - no item occurs in more than one scale. All scale scores are linearly converted to range from 0 to 100. A higher total score indicates a better level of functioning.
Percentage of Patients with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events [ Time Frame: Screening baseline through end of study, approximately 2 years ]
Compare the overall safety and tolerability based on assessments of treatment-emergent adverse events and serious adverse events
Overall Survival [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare the overall survival (OS) of bempegaldesleukin plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy.
Objective Response Rate [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare the objective response rate (ORR) of bempegaldesleukin plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy.
Secondary Outcome Measures :
Progression-Free Survival [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare progression-free survival (PFS) of bempegaldesleukin plus pembrolizumab versus pembrolizumab monotherapy.
Time to Deterioration [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
The time from baseline to a ≥ 10-point decrease with confirmation by the subsequent visit of a ≥ 10-point deterioration from baseline in:
• Global health status/quality of life assessment based on the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30).
The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a 30-item questionnaire designed to assess the quality of life of cancer patients. All scale scores are linearly converted to range from 0 to 100. A higher total score indicates a better level of functioning.
• Pain and Swallowing based on respective multi-item scales of EORTC QLQ head and neck cancer specific module (EORTC QLQ-H&N35).
EORTC QLQ-H&N35 consists of 7 multi-item scales that assess pain, swallowing, senses, speech, social eating, social contact and sexuality. All scale scores are linearly converted to range from 0 to 100. A higher total score indicates increased severity of symptoms.
Change in Global Health Status/Quality of Life [ Time Frame: Approximately 2 years ]
To compare mean change from baseline in global health status/quality of life scale of EORTC QLQ-C30. The EORTC QLQ-C30 is composed of multi-item scales and single item measures. These include 5 functional scales (physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social), 3 symptom scales (fatigue, nausea/vomiting, and pain), a global health status/HRQoL scale, and 6 single items (dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financial difficulties). Each of the multi-item scales includes a different set of items - no item occurs in more than one scale. All scale scores are linearly converted to range from 0 to 100. A higher total score indicates a better level of functioning.
Percentage of Patients with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events [ Time Frame: Screening baseline through end of study, approximately 2 years ]
Compare the overall safety and tolerability based on assessments of treatment-emergent adverse events and serious adverse events
Inclution Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Provide written, informed consent to participate in the study and follow the study procedures.
Male or female patients, age 18 years or older at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF).
Have histologically or cytologically-confirmed recurrent or metastatic HNSCC that is considered incurable by local therapies.
No prior systemic therapy for recurrent or metastatic disease.
The eligible primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, and larynx.
Patients may not have a primary tumor site of nasopharynx (any histology) and/or unknown primary.
Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1 as determined by the local site Investigator.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
Measure Description: GRADE - ECOG PERFORMANCE STATUS
0 - Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction
1 - Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light housework, office work
2- Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• The tumor must have positive PD-L1 expression (i.e., CPS ≥1)
Provide written, informed consent to participate in the study and follow the study procedures.
Male or female patients, age 18 years or older at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF).
Have histologically or cytologically-confirmed recurrent or metastatic HNSCC that is considered incurable by local therapies.
No prior systemic therapy for recurrent or metastatic disease.
The eligible primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, and larynx.
Patients may not have a primary tumor site of nasopharynx (any histology) and/or unknown primary.
Have measurable disease based on RECIST 1.1 as determined by the local site Investigator.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
Measure Description: GRADE - ECOG PERFORMANCE STATUS
0 - Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction
1 - Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature, e.g., light housework, office work
2- Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up and about more than 50% of waking hours
• The tumor must have positive PD-L1 expression (i.e., CPS ≥1)
Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
Has disease that is suitable for local therapy administered with curative intent.
Has progressive disease within 6 months of completion of curatively intended systemic treatment for locoregionally advanced HNSCC.
Has had radiation therapy (or other non-systemic therapy) within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study drug
Has a life expectancy of less than 3 months and/or has rapidly progressing disease (e.g., tumor bleeding, uncontrolled tumor pain) as determined by the Investigator.
Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug
Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years
Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving systemic steroid therapy
Use of an investigational agent or an investigational device within 28 days before the first dose of study drug.
Prior treatment with an anti PD-1, anti PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, or anti CTLA-4 antibody, agents that target IL-2 pathway, or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathways.
NOTE: Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
Has disease that is suitable for local therapy administered with curative intent.
Has progressive disease within 6 months of completion of curatively intended systemic treatment for locoregionally advanced HNSCC.
Has had radiation therapy (or other non-systemic therapy) within 2 weeks prior to initiation of study drug
Has a life expectancy of less than 3 months and/or has rapidly progressing disease (e.g., tumor bleeding, uncontrolled tumor pain) as determined by the Investigator.
Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug
Has an active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years
Has a diagnosis of immunodeficiency or is receiving systemic steroid therapy
Use of an investigational agent or an investigational device within 28 days before the first dose of study drug.
Prior treatment with an anti PD-1, anti PD-L1, anti-PD-L2, or anti CTLA-4 antibody, agents that target IL-2 pathway, or any other antibody or drug specifically targeting T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathways.
NOTE: Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
The Estimated Number of Participants
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Taiwan
30 participants
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Global
500 participants
