Phase II Study on Cemiplimab Alone or with Fianlimab for Colorectal Cancer After Surgery and Chemotherapy

Sponsor: NSABP Foundation Inc

Sponsor score: 0

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT07058012

This study is exploring whether using the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab, alone or with fianlimab, can help prevent colorectal cancer from returning in patients who have minimal residual disease after surgery and chemotherapy.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The EMPIRE study is investigating if immunotherapy drugs, either alone or in combination, can delay or prevent the return of colorectal cancer in patients who have small amounts of cancer left after surgery and chemotherapy. These drugs work by activating the immune system to attack cancer cells. The study focuses on the drugs cemiplimab, fianlimab, and REGN7075.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must agree to participate and sign consent forms.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must have a performance status of 0-1, meaning fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory.
  • Must have stage II/III colon, stage II/III rectal, or certain stage IV colorectal cancer confirmed by tests.
  • Must have no signs of cancer spread on a CT scan.
  • Must have had complete removal of the primary tumor and any small metastatic disease, plus at least 3 months of standard chemotherapy.
  • Must test positive for ctDNA within 2 weeks to 12 months after finishing all curative treatment.
  • Must have stable microsatellite status or proficient mismatch repair confirmed by tests.
  • Must meet specific blood count and liver function criteria.
  • Must have no opportunistic infections.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment.
  • Must agree to use effective contraception during and for 6 months after treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have colon cancer types other than adenocarcinoma.
  • Have tumors with high microsatellite instability.
  • Have received recent anti-cancer therapy or have immune-related side effects from previous treatments.
  • Have active or past tuberculosis infection.
  • Have untreated or uncontrolled infections.
  • Have autoimmune diseases requiring immunosuppressive therapy, except for certain mild conditions.
  • Be on systemic steroid therapy that cannot be stopped.
  • Have received a live vaccine within 30 days before the study.
  • Have active hepatitis B or C infections.
  • Have had an organ or bone marrow transplant.
  • Have certain heart conditions or recent heart events.
  • Have active inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Have had major surgery within 28 days before the study.
  • Have other cancers unless disease-free for 36 months, except for certain skin or cervical cancers treated within 12 months.
  • Have psychiatric or addictive disorders affecting study participation.
  • Be pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Have used investigational agents within 28 days before starting the study.

Locations

FACILITYZIPCITYSTATE
University of Florida32611GainesvilleFlorida
University of Iowa - Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center52242Iowa CityIowa
University of Kansas Cancer Center66160Kansas CityKansas
Missouri Baptist63131St LouisMissouri
First Health of the Carolinas28374PinehurstNorth Carolina
Allegheny General Hospital15212PittsburghPennsylvania
Ballad Health Cancer Center - Kingsport37660KingsportTennessee
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center23114MidlothianVirginia
Virginia Commonwealth University - Massey23298RichmondVirginia

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