Description:
A Phase 2 Study of Evorpacept (ALX148) in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
A Phase 2 Study of Evorpacept (ALX148) in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Recruiting
Phase 2
| Drug | Synonyms | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Evorpacept | ALX148 | Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy |
| Pembrolizumab | Keytruda | Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy |
| Cisplatin/Carboplatin; 5FU | Platinol/Paraplatin; Adrucil | Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy |
This is a open-label, randomized phase 2 multi-center study of the anti-tumor efficacy of
evorpacept (ALX148) + pembrolizumab + 5FU and platinum and of pembrolizumab + 5FU and
platinum alone in patients with metastatic or unresectable, recurrent HNSCC who have not yet
been treated for their advanced disease. The study comprises of an initial safety lead-in
followed by a randomized portion.
| Name | Type | Description | Interventions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evorpacept (ALX148) + Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy | Experimental | Evorpacept (ALX148) 45 mg/kg IV, pembrolizumab 200 mg IV, and chemotherapy given every 3 weeks. |
|
| Pembrolizumab + Chemotherapy | Active Comparator | Pembrolizumab 200 mg IV and chemotherapy given every 3 weeks. |
|
Inclusion Criteria:
- Previously untreated metastatic or unresectable, recurrent head and neck squamous cell
carcinoma.
- 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 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