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PD-L1 Inhibitor

Atezolizumab + Cabozantinib for Glioblastoma

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Shiao-Pei S Weathers
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have a performance status of >= 60 on the Karnofsky performance status (KPS)
Patients must be at least 12 weeks out from completion of concurrent chemoradiation
Must not have
Has received radiation therapy for bone metastasis within 2 weeks or any other radiation therapy within 4 weeks before first dose of study treatment, or systemic treatment with radionuclides within 6 weeks before first dose of study treatment
Evidence of tumor invading the GI tract, active peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease), diverticulitis, cholecystitis, symptomatic cholangitis or appendicitis, acute pancreatitis, acute obstruction of the pancreatic duct or common bile duct, or gastric outlet obstruction
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial is testing the safety and side effects of two drugs, atezolizumab and cabozantinib, in patients with recurrent glioblastoma. The drugs may help to shrink tumors by interfering with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.

Who is the study for?
Adults (18+) with recurrent glioblastoma previously treated with radiation and temozolomide, who have a Karnofsky performance status of >=60. Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, agree to use contraception, and have adequate organ function as indicated by specific lab values. Cannot join if they've had certain other cancer treatments, serious medical conditions that interfere with the study, or known allergies to trial medications.
What is being tested?
The safety and effectiveness of combining Atezolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) with Cabozantinib (a drug that blocks tumor growth enzymes) in shrinking tumors for patients whose glioblastoma has returned after treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include immune system reactions leading to inflammation in various organs, fatigue, liver issues reflected in blood tests, high blood pressure problems from Cabozantinib; plus typical chemotherapy-related side effects like nausea and low blood counts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am mostly able to care for myself but may need occasional help.
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It has been at least 12 weeks since I finished my combined chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
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I have been treated with radiation and temozolomide before.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My kidney function is within the normal range or slightly above.
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My condition has returned for the first or second time.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I haven't had radiation for bone metastasis in 2 weeks or any radiation in 4 weeks.
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I have a tumor affecting my digestive system or a serious digestive condition.
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I have a history of HIV or active hepatitis B or C.
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I am experiencing side effects from previous radiation therapy.
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I have had cancer treatments directly in the tumor area but not Gliadel wafers or Optune device.
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I am currently being treated for an infection.
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I have not had severe infections or been hospitalized for infection complications in the last 4 weeks.
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I have a lung condition not caused by an infection.
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I have or am at risk for an autoimmune disease.
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I have not received a live vaccine in the last 4 weeks and do not plan to during the study.
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I don't have any upcoming surgeries and have healed from past ones.
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My rash covers less than 10% of my body.
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I have not had signs of infection in the last 2 weeks.
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I have not taken any antibiotics in the last 2 weeks.
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I have not received a live flu vaccine within the last 4 weeks and won't during the study.
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I have been treated with drugs targeting PD-1 or PD-L1.
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I have previously been treated with medication targeting blood vessel growth in cancer.
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I cannot swallow pills.
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I have or had nephrotic syndrome.
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I have had a severe hypertension crisis or brain issues due to high blood pressure.
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I have heart failure that affects my daily activities.
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I have not had a stroke or TIA in the last 6 months.
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I haven't had significant bleeding, like coughing up or vomiting blood, in the last 3 months.
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I haven't taken any immune-weakening medications in the last 2 weeks.
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My heart's electrical activity (QTcF) is not over 500 ms.
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I have a history of lung scarring or inflammation.
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I have lung lesions with cavities or disease in my airways.
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I tested positive for hepatitis C but do not currently have the virus in my blood.
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I have active tuberculosis.
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I do not have a bleeding disorder or blood clotting problem that isn't treated with medication.
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I am not in any other cancer treatment trials since finishing chemoradiation.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Incidence of adverse events
Objective response rate
Progression-free survival (PFS)

Side effects data

From 2019 Phase 3 trial • 1225 Patients • NCT02008227
36%
Fatigue
35%
Alopecia
24%
Diarrhoea
23%
Nausea
23%
Decreased appetite
22%
Anaemia
20%
Asthenia
19%
Cough
19%
Dyspnoea
16%
Myalgia
15%
Neutropenia
14%
Constipation
14%
Oedema peripheral
12%
Pyrexia
11%
Stomatitis
11%
Vomiting
11%
Neuropathy peripheral
10%
Arthralgia
9%
Neutrophil count decreased
9%
Rash
8%
Headache
8%
Dysgeusia
8%
Paraesthesia
7%
Pain in extremity
7%
Mucosal inflammation
7%
Back pain
7%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
7%
Insomnia
6%
Abdominal pain
6%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Lacrimation increased
6%
Dry skin
6%
Pneumonia
6%
Dizziness
5%
Malaise
5%
Urinary tract infection
5%
Weight decreased
5%
Haemoptysis
5%
Nail disorder
4%
Chest pain
4%
Nasopharyngitis
4%
Musculoskeletal pain
4%
Bronchitis
4%
Productive cough
3%
Upper respiratory tract infection
3%
Pruritus
2%
Influenza like illness
2%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
1%
Syncope
1%
Dehydration
1%
Atrial fibrillation
1%
Lower respiratory tract infection
1%
Lung infection
1%
Respiratory tract infection
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1%
Pleural effusion
1%
Depression
1%
Musculoskeletal chest pain
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Docetaxel
Atezolizumab

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment (atezolizumab, cabozantinib)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive atezolizumab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1 and cabozantinib PO on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Atezolizumab
2017
Completed Phase 3
~5850
Cabozantinib
2020
Completed Phase 2
~1760

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
3,039 Previous Clinical Trials
1,799,695 Total Patients Enrolled
43 Trials studying Glioblastoma
1,820 Patients Enrolled for Glioblastoma
Shiao-Pei S WeathersPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
4 Previous Clinical Trials
160 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Glioblastoma
110 Patients Enrolled for Glioblastoma

Media Library

Atezolizumab (PD-L1 Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05039281 — Phase 1 & 2
Glioblastoma Research Study Groups: Treatment (atezolizumab, cabozantinib)
Glioblastoma Clinical Trial 2023: Atezolizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05039281 — Phase 1 & 2
Atezolizumab (PD-L1 Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05039281 — Phase 1 & 2
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