Study on Nivolumab with FOLFOX and Regorafenib for HER2-Negative Esophagogastric Cancer

Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor score: 60

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT04757363

This clinical trial is exploring a new treatment combination of nivolumab, FOLFOX, and regorafenib to see if it is safe and effective for people with HER2-negative esophagogastric cancer that has spread.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The study aims to find out if combining three treatments—nivolumab, FOLFOX, and regorafenib—can be a safe and effective way to treat HER2-negative esophagogastric cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Nivolumab is an antibody that helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a protein that usually slows down the immune response. FOLFOX is a mix of three chemotherapy drugs that work by damaging cancer cells' DNA, causing them to stop growing or die. Regorafenib is a drug that blocks a protein cancer cells need to grow, which may slow down or shrink the cancer. Researchers believe this combination might work better than standard chemotherapy alone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of metastatic esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.
  • Cancer must be visible on scans within 28 days before starting the study treatment.
  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Be in good overall health with an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, meaning fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory.
  • Have mild or no nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy grade ≤1).
  • Provide a previous tumor sample for analysis, or be willing to have a biopsy if no sample is available.
  • Have adequate organ function, including:
    • Neutrophil count of at least 1500/mcL.
    • Platelet count of at least 100,000/mcL.
    • Hemoglobin level of at least 9 g/dL.
    • Normal kidney and liver function as indicated by specific blood tests.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have HER2-positive cancer.
  • Cannot swallow pills.
  • Have had chemotherapy for metastatic cancer, unless it was more than 6 months ago for localized cancer.
  • Are currently in another study or have been in one within the last 4 weeks.
  • Have had major surgery within the last 4 weeks.
  • Have had radiation therapy within the last 2 weeks.
  • Have previously been treated with regorafenib or similar drugs.
  • Have a weakened immune system or are taking medications that suppress the immune system.
  • Have active tuberculosis or certain brain conditions.
  • Have a history of lung inflammation or autoimmune diseases, except for certain stable conditions.
  • Have HIV, active hepatitis B or C, or have received a live vaccine recently.
  • Have significant heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • Have bleeding disorders or psychiatric conditions that would interfere with the study.
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have children during the study.
  • Are unwilling to provide informed consent or unable to follow the study requirements.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)07920Basking RidgeNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)07748MiddletownNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)07645MontvaleNew Jersey
Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (All Protocol Activities)11725CommackNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)10604HarrisonNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)10065New YorkNew York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)11553UniondaleNew York

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