BridgeMD
A Phase 3 randomized clinical Study of Pembrolizumab plus epacadostat, pembrolizumab monotherapy, and the EXTREME regimen as first line treatment for Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
EU CTIS ID: 2024-512015-47-00
What this study is testing
To estimate ORR of pembrolizumab + epacadostat, pembrolizumab monotherapy, and the EXTREME regimen based on RECIST 1.1 by investigator determination.
- 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
- Participants with histologically or cytologically-confirmed recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) that is considered incurable by local therapies. The eligible primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, and larynx.
- Measurable disease based on RECIST v1.1.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
- Adequate organ function per protocol-defined criteria.
- Documentation of results from testing of human papilloma virus (HPV) status for oropharyngeal cancer.
- Baseline archival tumor specimen available or willing to undergo a prestudy treatment tumor core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated, to obtain the specimen.
You likely can't join if
- Carcinoma of the nasopharynx, salivary gland, unknown primary origin, or nonsquamous histologies as primary tumors.
- Disease progression within 6 months of completion of curatively intended systemic treatment for locoregionally advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Use of protocol-defined prior/concomitant therapy.
- Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years.
- Known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
- Active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants with histologically or cytologically-confirmed recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC) that is considered incurable by local therapies. The eligible primary tumor locations are oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, and larynx.
- Measurable disease based on RECIST v1.1.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
- Adequate organ function per protocol-defined criteria.
- Documentation of results from testing of human papilloma virus (HPV) status for oropharyngeal cancer.
- Baseline archival tumor specimen available or willing to undergo a prestudy treatment tumor core or excisional biopsy of a tumor lesion not previously irradiated, to obtain the specimen.
- Carcinoma of the nasopharynx, salivary gland, unknown primary origin, or nonsquamous histologies as primary tumors.
- Disease progression within 6 months of completion of curatively intended systemic treatment for locoregionally advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Use of protocol-defined prior/concomitant therapy.
- Known additional malignancy that is progressing or has required active treatment within the past 3 years.
- Known active central nervous system (CNS) metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis.
- Active autoimmune disease that has required systemic treatment in past 2 years.
- Known history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV testing is not required unless mandated by local health authority.
- Known history of or is positive for active hepatitis B (defined as hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] reactive) or hepatitis C (defined as HCV RNA [qualitative] is detected).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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