Description:
A Phase 2 Study of Evorpacept (ALX148) in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
A Phase 2 Study of Evorpacept (ALX148) in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Recruiting
Phase 2
| Drug | Synonyms | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Evorpacept | ALX148 | Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab |
| Pembrolizumab | Keytruda | Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab |
This is a open-label, randomized phase 2 multi-center study of the anti-tumor efficacy of
evorpacept (ALX148) + pembrolizumab and of pembrolizumab alone in patients with metastatic or
unresectable, recurrent HNSCC that is PD-L1 positive (CPS ≥1 by an FDA-approved test) who
have not yet been treated for their advanced disease. The study comprises an initial safety
lead-in cohort followed by a randomized portion.
| Name | Type | Description | Interventions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab | Experimental | Evorpacept (ALX148) 45 mg/kg IV and pembrolizumab 200mg IV given every 3 weeks. |
|
| Pembrolizumab | Active Comparator | Pembrolizumab 200mg IV given every 3 weeks. |
|
Inclusion Criteria:
- metastatic or unresectable, recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)
that is PD-L1 positive (CPS > 1) and who have not received prior systemic therapy for
their advanced disease. .
- Adequate Bone Marrow Function.
- Adequate Renal & Liver Function.
- Adequate Performance Status
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with known symptomatic CNS metastases or leptomeningeal disease requiring
steroids.
- History of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or has current
pneumonitis.
- Prior treatment with any anti-CD47 or anti-SIRPα agent.
- Prior treatment with anti-PD-1 or PD-L1.
| Maximum Eligible Age: | N/A |
| Minimum Eligible Age: | 18 Years |
| Eligible Gender: | All |
| Healthy Volunteers: | No |
| Measure: | Objective response rate per RECIST 1.1 |
| Time Frame: | Last randomized patient reaching at least 24 weeks of follow-up. |
| Safety Issue: | |
| Description: |
| Phase: | Phase 2 |
| Primary Purpose: | Interventional |
| Overall Status: | Recruiting |
| Lead Sponsor: | ALX Oncology Inc. |
August 20, 2021