Study on Retifanlimab with INCAGN02385 and INCAGN02390 for First-Line Treatment of PD-L1-Positive Head and Neck Cancer

Sponsor: Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl

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ClinicalTrials ID:NCT05287113

This clinical trial is testing a combination of drugs, including retifanlimab, INCAGN02385, and INCAGN02390, to see if they are safe and effective as a first treatment for patients with PD-L1-positive squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that has returned or spread.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of combining retifanlimab with INCAGN02385, and possibly INCAGN02390, compared to using retifanlimab alone. This treatment is for patients with PD-L1-positive squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that has come back or spread and who have not received any prior systemic treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that cannot be treated with surgery aimed at curing it.
  • The cancer must be located in the oropharynx, oral cavity, hypopharynx, or larynx.
  • Must not have received any previous systemic treatment for this type of cancer.
  • The tumor must be PD-L1 positive, with a CPS score of 1% or higher.
  • For oropharyngeal tumors, HPV p16 status must be documented.
  • Must have at least one tumor that can be measured by scans.
  • Must provide a tissue sample for biomarker analysis or agree to a new biopsy.
  • Must have a performance status score of 0 or 1, indicating full activity or some restriction in strenuous activities.
  • Must agree to use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cancer that has progressed or returned within 6 months after the last systemic treatment for locally advanced cancer.
  • Previous treatment with certain immune therapies for any cancer.
  • Participation in another clinical study or treatment with anticancer therapies within 21 days before starting this study.
  • Tumors that invade major blood vessels and are actively bleeding.
  • Primary tumors located in the nasopharynx, sinonasal cavity, or salivary glands.
  • Life expectancy of less than 3 months.
  • Not fully recovered from side effects of previous treatments or surgeries.
  • Recent radiation therapy to the chest or palliative radiation within 1 week before starting the study.
  • Active cancer spread to the brain or spinal cord, unless treated more than 4 weeks ago.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
Mayo Clinic Rochester85259ScottsdaleArizona
City of Hope National Medical Center91010-9200DuarteCalifornia
City of Hope Orange County92618IrvineCalifornia
University of California San Diego Medical Center, Moores Cancer Center92093La JollaCalifornia
City of Hope-Antelope Valley93534LancasterCalifornia
Innovative Clinical Research Institute90805Long BeachCalifornia
City of Hope National Medical Center90813Long BeachCalifornia
University of California San Francisco Comprehensive Cancer Center94115San FranciscoCalifornia
Georgetown University20057Washington D.C.District of Columbia
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville32224JacksonvilleFlorida

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