Authorised Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Study of Adjuvant Cemiplimab Versus Placebo After Surgery and Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

EU CTIS ID: 2024-511653-22-00

What this study is testing

To compare disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) treated with adjuvant cemiplimab, versus those treated with placebo, after surgery and radiation therapy (RT).

  • Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Patient with resection of pathologically confirmed CSCC (primary CSCC lesion only, or primary CSCC with nodal involvement, or CSCC nodal metastasis with known primary CSCC lesion previously treated within the draining lymph node echelon), with macroscopic gross resection of all disease
  • High risk CSCC
  • Completion of curative intent post-operative radiation therapy (RT) within 2 to 10 weeks of randomization
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) ≤1
  • Adequate hepatic, renal, and bone marrow function as defined in the protocol

You likely can't join if

  • Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) arising in non-cutaneous sites as defined in the protocol Concurrent malignancy other than localized CSCC and/or history of malignancy other than localized CSCC within 3 years of date of randomization as defined in the protocol
  • Patients with hematologic malignancies (note: patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are not excluded if they have not required systemic therapy for CLL within 6 months of enrollment)
  • Patients with history of distantly metastatic CSCC (visceral or distant nodal), unless the disease-free interval is at least 3 years (regional nodal involvement of disease in draining lymph node basin that was resected and radiated prior to enrollment will not be exclusionary)
  • Ongoing or recent (within 5 years of randomization date) evidence of significant autoimmune disease that required treatment with systemic immunosuppressive treatments, which may suggest risk for immune-related adverse events (irAEs). The following are not exclusionary: vitiligo, childhood asthma that has resolved, type 1 diabetes, residual hypothyroidism that required only hormone replacement, or psoriasis that does not require systemic treatment.
  • Has had prior systemic anti-cancer immunotherapy for CSCC
  • Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • New Zealand
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Brazil
  • Australia
  • Japan
  • Russian Federation
  • United Kingdom

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include New Zealand; United States; Canada; Brazil; Australia; Japan and 2 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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