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Monoclonal Antibodies

Atezolizumab + Chemotherapy for Pediatric Solid Cancers

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Matthew Campbell, MD
Research Sponsored by Matthew Campbell
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN for age or creatinine clearance (or radioisotope glomerular filtration rate) ≥ 70 mL/min/1.73 m2
PD-L1(+) status will be defined as staining on ≥1% of tumor cells or ≥1% of stroma
Must not have
Uncontrolled tumor-related pain
Treatment with a live, attenuated vaccine within 30 days prior to initiation of study treatment, or anticipation of the need for such a vaccine during atezolizumab treatment or within 5 months after the final dose of atezolizumab
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up month 24 up to end of study (approximately 48 months)
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing a combination of drugs to treat pediatric cancer patients who have relapsed or are unresponsive to other treatments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children and young adults aged 6 months to 30 years with relapsed or refractory solid tumors, including rhabdomyosarcoma. Participants must have had at least one prior therapy, meet specific health criteria (like organ function tests), agree to use effective contraception if of childbearing potential, and be able to follow the study protocol.
What is being tested?
The VITAS trial is testing a combination of drugs: vincristine, irinotecan, temozolomide, and atezolizumab in pediatric patients. It's an open-label Phase I/II study which means everyone gets the treatment and both safety and effectiveness are being measured.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions related to immune system activation such as inflammation in various organs, infusion-related reactions like fever or chills, fatigue, digestive issues like nausea or diarrhea, blood disorders that can affect cell counts leading to increased infection risk.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My kidney function, measured by creatinine levels or clearance, is within the normal range.
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My cancer shows PD-L1 positive status.
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I am between 6 months and 18 years old.
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I can do most activities but may need help.
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My liver enzymes are within normal limits for my age.
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I can provide a tumor sample and report for PD-L1 testing.
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I have never had bleeding in my brain or spinal cord.
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My cancer has not spread to specific areas of my brain or close to my optic nerve.
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I have never had cancer spread to the lining of my brain and spinal cord.
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My solid tumor cancer came back or didn't respond after my first treatment.
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I am between 6 months and 30 years old.
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I can provide a sample of my tumor for PD-L1 testing.
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My cancer is confirmed to be rhabdomyosarcoma.
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I do not have Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have pain from my cancer that isn't relieved by treatment.
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I have not received a live vaccine within the last 30 days and do not plan to during or within 5 months after treatment.
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I have not used herbal cancer treatments in the last week.
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I have active tuberculosis.
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I frequently need procedures to remove excess fluid from my body.
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I have a history of specific lung conditions or signs of lung inflammation on a recent CT scan.
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I have trouble breathing even when resting or need extra oxygen.
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I have active hepatitis C.
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I haven't had major heart problems or strokes in the last 3 months.
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I do not have any ongoing or untreated serious infections.
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I am currently on medication for hepatitis B.
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I haven't had major surgery in the last 30 days and don't expect any in the next 4 treatment cycles.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~month 24 up to end of study (approximately 48 months)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and month 24 up to end of study (approximately 48 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Number of participants with Acute Adverse Events (AEs)
Number of participants with Dose-limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
Number of participants with Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
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Secondary study objectives
Duration of response
Overall survival (OS)
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%
Febrile neutropenia
6%
Pneumonia
6%
Lacrimation increased
6%
Abdominal pain
6%
Dry skin
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

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) Cohort: Patients with rhabdomyosarcomaExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Seventeen (17) participants with RMS, including the six participants from the Feasibility Cohort, will be enrolled. At least 8 of the RMS participants must have a tumor that expresses the protein PD-L1. Atezolizumab will be administered in combination with vincristine, irinotecan, and temozolomide for up to 2 years or until the participant experiences disease progression or an unacceptable toxicity.
Group II: Feasibility Cohort: Patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumorsExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Six (6) participants with relapsed or refractory solid tumor will be enrolled. Atezolizumab will be administered in combination with vincristine, irinotecan, and temozolomide for up to 2 years or until the participant experiences disease progression or an unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Vincristine
2003
Completed Phase 4
~2970
Temozolomide
2010
Completed Phase 3
~1880
Irinotecan
2017
Completed Phase 3
~2590
Atezolizumab
2016
Completed Phase 3
~5860

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Matthew CampbellLead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterLead Sponsor
1,080 Previous Clinical Trials
1,056,266 Total Patients Enrolled
Matthew Campbell, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUT Southwestern Medical Center
2 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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Solid Tumors Clinical Trial 2023: Atezolizumab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04796012 — Phase 1 & 2
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